Care level: Beginner
Temperament: Generally docile, but can be bitey and defensive when young
Behavior: crepuscular, terrestrial/semi-arboreal, solitary
Minimum enclosure size: 40B (36×18×18”(90×45×45cm))
Basking spot temp (surface): 90-100°F (32-38°C)
Cold side temp: 78-80°F (25-27°C)
Nighttime/minimum temp: 60°F (16°C)
UVB: UVI 1-3/Ferguson zone 2 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 12-15” (30-40cm) away with no mesh or Arcadia T5HO 6% at 11-21”(28-54cm) away with typical mesh)
Humidity: Around 50%
Diet: Carnivorous; mainly small mammals with occasional reptiles and avians
Adult size: 2-4’ (60-120cm)
Wild Distribution: various habitats such as forests, savannas, grasslands, wetlands, and shrublands in northern Australia
(guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)
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