Species Detail
Blue-tailed Monitor
Lizards

Blue-tailed Monitor

Varanus doreanus

Habitat

Tropical forests

Range

New Guinea

Adult Size

Up to 3.3 ft (Up to 1 m)

Diet

Insects and amphibians

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Feeder Gut Loading

Recommended feeder insects for Blue-tailed Monitor and how to gut-load each one before feeding.

Mealworms & Superworms

Recommended Foods
Wheat bran or oatsCarrotsSweet potatoSquashLeafy greens
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Crickets

Recommended Foods
Collard greensMustard greensDandelion greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashBell peppersHigh-quality commercial cricket gut load
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Silkworms

Recommended Foods
Fresh mulberry leaves or mulberry chow only.

Dubia Roaches

Recommended Foods
Collard greensTurnip greensMustard greensCarrotsSweet potatoSquashApplesOranges (occasionally)High-quality roach chow
Foods to Avoid
AvocadoOnionGarlicRhubarbMoldy producePesticide-treated produceProcessed foods

These foods can be toxic, indigestible, or carry harmful residues. Always use organic produce when possible and wash all foods thoroughly.

Hornworms

Recommended Foods
Commercial hornworm diet only.