Post by Kimmy on Apr 12, 2007 22:01:03 GMT 1
Name
WHITE THROATED MONITOR
Latin
Varanus exanthematicus albigularis
Native To
Native to Australia and New Guinea
Size
60-80 inches; maximum 270 cm (9 ft)
Diet
Carrion, small reptiles and mammals, bird eggs, insects
Reproduction
20-50 eggs
Description
Large, exceptionally long, sleek lizard colored predominantly dark brown with white throat and light colored belly; long head and neck; elongated sturdy tail; strong, sharp claws. Monitors have forked tongues, making them the only reptiles other than snakes to possess this characteristic. Like snakes, this tongue shape allows for better accuracy in locating a prey's scent.
WHITE THROATED MONITOR
Latin
Varanus exanthematicus albigularis
Native To
Native to Australia and New Guinea
Size
60-80 inches; maximum 270 cm (9 ft)
Diet
Carrion, small reptiles and mammals, bird eggs, insects
Reproduction
20-50 eggs
Description
Large, exceptionally long, sleek lizard colored predominantly dark brown with white throat and light colored belly; long head and neck; elongated sturdy tail; strong, sharp claws. Monitors have forked tongues, making them the only reptiles other than snakes to possess this characteristic. Like snakes, this tongue shape allows for better accuracy in locating a prey's scent.
