All Adventures Start Small: Spiny-tailed ferns are born
It is with great joy that we share with you the latest Spiny-Tailed Monitor Baby News Reptile world want to share! On April 14, 2023, our female Spiny Tail Monitor laid eggs. And yesterday already 3 eggs hatched. As if that weren't enough, the fourth egg is on its way to join its siblings.
The birth of these newborn spiny-tailed monitor lizards is a special event and we are therefore very proud. These adorable newborn spiny-tailed monitor lizards will be cared for with love and care by our dedicated reptile experts for the foreseeable future.
The Spiny-tailed Monitor
Spiny-tailed monitors also known as the Varanus acanthurus belong to the Varanidae family and are beautiful and fascinating reptiles.
They are known for their beautiful scale pattern and characteristic spiky tail, which they proudly wear as a symbol of their unique identity.
They are native to the warmer regions of Australia and some surrounding areas. There they mainly live in dry and rocky habitats.
This reptiles are highly skilled at climbing and can scale vertical surfaces with ease using their powerful claws.
Rusk with mice!
All Adventures start small and soon our newborn spiny-tailed monitor lizards will be on display at the Reptile world of Avonturia de Vogelkelder.
If you are a fan of reptiles or just curious about these beautiful animals, this is your chance to see them up close.
Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you at our Reptile world to meet these adorable newborn spiny-tailed monitor lizards!
Fascinating Facts about the Spiny-tailed Monitor:
Rarity: Spiny-tailed monitor lizards are among the lesser-known species of monitor lizards. Their natural habitat is mainly confined to the islands of Indonesia and some surrounding regions. The fact that young spiny-tailed monitor lizards have now been born is a sign that a healthy population exists in these areas.
Protection status: Due to their limited distribution and habitat loss, spiny-tailed monitor lizards are listed as vulnerable in the international conservation lists. This naturally makes us extra proud of the birth of our young spiny-tailed monitor lizards.
Ecological role: Spiny-tailed monitor lizards play a vital role in their ecosystems by maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. They feed on insects and small vertebrates, which help control populations of harmful pests.
Patient parents: The reproductive cycle of spiny-tailed monitor lizards is fascinating. The females lay their eggs in the soil and protect them until they hatch. This caring quality of the parents contributes to the survival rate of the young monitor lizards.
