What is the scientific name of the Peach Throat Monitor?

The scientific name of the Peach Throat Monitor is Varanus jobiensis.

What are other common names for the Peach Throat Monitor?

The Peach Throat Monitor is also known as Sepik Monitor.

Where are Peach Throat Monitors native to?

Peach Throat Monitors are native to New Guinea, Biak, Salawati, Yapen, Normanby, and Waigeo.

How big do Peach Throat Monitors get?

Adult Peach Throat Monitors typically reach about 3.5-4 ft.

How long do Peach Throat Monitors live?

Peach Throat Monitors live about 10-15 years with proper care.

What temperatures does a Peach Throat Monitor need?

Recommended temperatures for a Peach Throat Monitor: 70-80°F cool side, 80-90°F warm side, and 110-120°F basking spot.

What humidity does a Peach Throat Monitor need?

Peach Throat Monitors need 70-90% humidity.

Do Peach Throat Monitors need UVB lighting?

Yes. Recommended lighting for Peach Throat Monitors: UVA/UVB required.

What size enclosure does a Peach Throat Monitor need?

Recommended enclosure sizes for a Peach Throat Monitor: Baby-Young: 36”x18”x36” (<6 months +), Sub Adult, 48”x24”x48” (minimum); Adult: 72”x36”x72” (minimum). Walk in adult enclosures are best. Recommended with adult enclosure to always go larger these are minimum requirements. Larger enclosures encourage animals to exhibit natural behaviors. Large water source needed (strong swimmers).

What do Peach Throat Monitors eat?

Peach Throat Monitors eat: Carnivorous.

Are Peach Throat Monitors good for beginners?

Peach Throat Monitors are not usually recommended for beginners; they are rated Advanced for keeper experience. These Lizards get LARGE. Require large water source.

Are Peach Throat Monitors nocturnal or diurnal?

Peach Throat Monitors are diurnal (active during the day).

What is Peach Throat Monitor behavior like?

Common Peach Throat Monitor behavior traits: Food motivated; Hand feeding helps bond; Very curious; Can be skittish when young; Calm down with consistent and confident handling; High metabolism; Semi-Aquatic behavior/Strong swimmers; Large water source will help keepers bond (gives monitor more confidence); Arboreal; Prehensile tail; Will sleep in burrows; Bites are painful.

Do Peach Throat Monitors lay eggs?

Yes. Peach Throat Monitors are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs.

How many eggs does a Peach Throat Monitor lay?

A Peach Throat Monitor clutch is typically about 2-12 eggs.

How long do Peach Throat Monitor eggs take to hatch?

Peach Throat Monitor eggs typically incubate for about 210-240 days before hatching.

What is the best substrate for adult Peach Throat Monitors?

Recommended substrates for adult Peach Throat Monitors: ReptiChip Breeder Blocks and Bundles and ReptiEarth Breeder Blocks and Bundles.

What is the best enclosure for a Peach Throat Monitor?

Recommended enclosures for Peach Throat Monitors: Vivarium 48" Sliding Door Reptile Terrariums (4'x2').

What lighting products are best for a Peach Throat Monitor?

Recommended lighting products for Peach Throat Monitors: Arcadia 12% UVB D3 Desert Lighting.

What heating products does a Peach Throat Monitor need?

Recommended heating products for Peach Throat Monitors by age. Juvenile: Arcadia GoldenSun Basking Halogen Heater and Vivarium Electronics Ceramic Dome Reflector. Adult: Arcadia GoldenSun Basking Halogen Heater.

Peach-throated Monitor

Common Name(s)	Peach-throated Monitor Peach Throat Monitor Sepik Monitor
Scientific Name	Varanus jobiensis
Behavior	Diurnal (active during day) Food motivated Hand feeding helps bond Very curious Can be skittish when young Calm down with consistent and confident handling High metabolism Semi-Aquatic behavior/Strong swimmers Large water source will help keepers bond (gives monitor more confidence) Arboreal Prehensile tail Will sleep in burrows Bites are painful
Reproduction	Oviparous (Egg Layer) Gestation: ~30-40 days Clutch size: ~2-12 Incubation: ~210-240 days
Lifespan	~10-15 years
Temperatures	70-80°F cool side 80-90°F warm side 110-120°F basking spot
Humidity	70-90%
Lighting	UVA/UVB required
Size	~3.5-4 ft
Enclosure Recommendations	Baby-Young: 36”x18”x36” (<6 months +) Sub Adult 48”x24”x48” (minimum) Adult: 72”x36”x72” (minimum) walk in adult enclosures are best recommended with adult enclosure to always go larger these are minimum requirements larger enclosures encourage animals to exhibit natural behaviors large water source needed (strong swimmers)
Experience Level	Advanced Lizard Parents should always be involved caring for any pet, until the child is 18 yrs. These Lizards get LARGE *Require large water source
Diet	Carnivorous

Best Substrates for Juvenile Peach Throat Monitors

RediChip Premium Medium Sized Coconut Chips; Ready to Use: 36 Quart

ReptiEarth Breeder Blocks and Bundles: Breeder Block

Best Enclosures for Juvenile Peach Throat Monitors

48" Sliding Door Reptile Vivarium (4x2): 180 Gallon 48x24x36 / Black

Best Lighting Products for Juvenile Peach Throat Monitors

Arcadia 12% UVB D3 Desert Lighting: LumenIZE® Smart UVB Kit / 48"

Best Heating Products for Juvenile Peach Throat Monitors

Arcadia GoldenSun Basking Halogen Heater: 75W

Vivarium Electronics Ceramic Dome Reflector: 8"

Peach-throated Monitors (Varanus jobiensis), named for the characteristic peach or orange-colored throat seen in some individuals, are a fascinating species known for their striking appearance and unique adaptations. Native to New Guinea and nearby islands, these monitors are medium-sized, typically growing to around 3-4 feet in length. They exhibit a sleek, streamlined body with vibrant coloration that varies from individual to individual. Their base color is usually dark green or brown, accented with yellow or cream spots along the body, which helps them blend into the dense forest environments they inhabit. Their sharp claws and prehensile tail make them highly adept climbers, allowing them to traverse trees in search of food or shelter with ease. Their semi-arboreal nature is a key aspect of their behavior, often seen hunting or basking in the trees during the day, as they are diurnal creatures.

Another intriguing aspect of Peach-throated Monitors is their intelligence and behavioral complexity. Like many monitors, they are known for their problem-solving abilities and inquisitive nature, often exploring their environment and interacting with objects in a curious manner. This makes them highly responsive to environmental enrichment in captivity, where they can benefit from activities like foraging puzzles or rearranged habitats. In the wild, Peach-throated Monitors are opportunistic feeders with a diet that includes insects, small mammals, birds, eggs, and other available prey. Their agility and strong sense of smell aid them in hunting both on the ground and in trees. While not as commonly kept as pets compared to some other monitor species, they are increasingly appreciated for their unique beauty, engaging personality, and manageable size, though their care requires a dedicated and experienced keeper due to their space, dietary, and environmental needs.

Native Range

New Guinea

Biak

Salawati

Yapen

Normanby

Waigeo

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Common Peach Throat Monitor ReptiChip Questions

: The scientific name of the Peach Throat Monitor is Varanus jobiensis.
: The Peach Throat Monitor is also known as Sepik Monitor.
: Peach Throat Monitors are native to New Guinea, Biak, Salawati, Yapen, Normanby, and Waigeo.
: Adult Peach Throat Monitors typically reach about 3.5-4 ft.
: Peach Throat Monitors live about 10-15 years with proper care.
: Recommended temperatures for a Peach Throat Monitor: 70-80°F cool side, 80-90°F warm side, and 110-120°F basking spot.
: Peach Throat Monitors need 70-90% humidity.
: Yes. Recommended lighting for Peach Throat Monitors: UVA/UVB required.
: Recommended enclosure sizes for a Peach Throat Monitor: Baby-Young: 36”x18”x36” (<6 months +), Sub Adult, 48”x24”x48” (minimum); Adult: 72”x36”x72” (minimum). Walk in adult enclosures are best. Recommended with adult enclosure to always go larger these are minimum requirements. Larger enclosures encourage animals to exhibit natural behaviors. Large water source needed (strong swimmers).
: Peach Throat Monitors eat: Carnivorous.
: Peach Throat Monitors are not usually recommended for beginners; they are rated Advanced for keeper experience. These Lizards get LARGE. Require large water source.
: Peach Throat Monitors are diurnal (active during the day).
: Common Peach Throat Monitor behavior traits: Food motivated; Hand feeding helps bond; Very curious; Can be skittish when young; Calm down with consistent and confident handling; High metabolism; Semi-Aquatic behavior/Strong swimmers; Large water source will help keepers bond (gives monitor more confidence); Arboreal; Prehensile tail; Will sleep in burrows; Bites are painful.
: Yes. Peach Throat Monitors are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs.
: A Peach Throat Monitor clutch is typically about 2-12 eggs.
: Peach Throat Monitor eggs typically incubate for about 210-240 days before hatching.
: Recommended substrates for juvenile Peach Throat Monitors: RediChip Premium Medium Sized Coconut Chips; Ready to Use and ReptiEarth Breeder Blocks and Bundles.
: Recommended substrates for adult Peach Throat Monitors: ReptiChip Breeder Blocks and Bundles and ReptiEarth Breeder Blocks and Bundles.
: Recommended enclosures for Peach Throat Monitors: Vivarium 48" Sliding Door Reptile Terrariums (4'x2').
: Recommended lighting products for Peach Throat Monitors: Arcadia 12% UVB D3 Desert Lighting.
: Recommended heating products for Peach Throat Monitors by age. Juvenile: Arcadia GoldenSun Basking Halogen Heater and Vivarium Electronics Ceramic Dome Reflector. Adult: Arcadia GoldenSun Basking Halogen Heater.