{"product_id":"beautiful-argus-monitor","title":"Beautiful Argus Monitor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVaranus panoptes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 2-3 years \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent Size: 18-24”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Size: 4–5+ feet (males), 3–4 feet (females)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource: Unsure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact Animal Pictured?: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: Argus monitors require extremely large enclosures, with a minimum of 8’ x 4’ x 4’, though larger custom setups are strongly recommended. Provide a basking spot of 140–160°F, ambient temperatures of 80–90°F, nighttime temperatures above 75°F, strong T5 HO UVB lighting, and 12–24 inches of substrate for digging and burrowing. A varied diet of rodents, insects, chicks, eggs, and other whole prey items should be offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to northern Australia and southern New Guinea, Argus monitors are among the most intelligent and active monitor species in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are well known for their unique “tripoding” behavior, standing upright on their hind legs and tail to survey their surroundings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to their size, strength, and extremely high energy levels, Argus monitors are best suited for experienced reptile keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AquaTerra Exotic Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47156177502364,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4474\/1020\/files\/AD9D803B-9E81-4A2D-BAF8-11A55D7A385C.jpg?v=1783194979","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaterraexoticpets.com\/products\/beautiful-argus-monitor","provider":"AquaTerra Exotic Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}