Water Monitors Subadult

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What Is a Subadult Water Monitor?

A subadult is typically:

• 12 to 36 months old
• 1.2 to 1.8 meters long (4–6 feet)
• Not yet sexually mature, but past the fragile hatchling stage
• More robust and confident in behavior, often easier to handle than juveniles

📸 Visuals of Subadult Water Monitors

Feast your eyes on these stunning examples—ranging from Sumbawa, T+ Albino, Axanthic, and Black Dragon morphs. These images will appear in a card below:

🏡 Care Requirements

Subadults need serious space and attention:

• Enclosure: Minimum 6x3x3 ft, but bigger is better
• Temperature: Basking spot ~130°F; ambient ~85°F
• Humidity: 70–90%, with daily misting
• Substrate: Cypress mulch, peat moss, or soil mix at least 6 inches deep
• Diet: Mice, chicks, insects, eggs, and occasional fish or crustaceans

They’re semi-aquatic, so access to water for soaking is essential.

🧠 Temperament & Handling

• Subadults are highly intelligent and can recognize their keepers
• With regular handling, they become tame and interactive
• Wild-caught individuals may be defensive, but captive-bred ones are often more docile
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