Mint baby black throat

This mint baby Black-Throated Monitor (Varanus albigularis ionidesi) is the start of something big — one of the largest monitor species in the world, reaching impressive lengths and famous for their intelligence and dog-like recognition of their keepers.For the experienced, dedicated keeper ready to raise a giant, this well-started baby is a fantastic foundation animal.At a Glance: Maturity: Juvenile  |  Origin: Captive Hatched/BornHighlights & Features
Future Giant: Black-throats are among the largest monitors, growing into truly impressive adults.
Remarkably Intelligent: Known for problem-solving and recognizing their keepers.
Well-Started Baby: A healthy, feeding youngster ready to be raised out.
A Keeper’s Commitment: An advanced species that rewards space, effort, and consistency.
Care Specifications
Requirement
Details
Enclosure Size
Baby can start smaller, but adults require a large custom enclosure (8’+ recommended).
Social Behavior
House individually.
Temperature
High basking zone 120–130°F with a cooler retreat; provide strong UVB.
Humidity
40–60% with a large water source and deep substrate.
Diet
Insects and appropriately sized whole prey as it grows; avoid overfeeding.
Substrate & Decor
Deep, holdable substrate for burrowing plus a large hide and basking platform.
Live Animal Shipping & Pickup InformationTemperature-Controlled Overnight Shipping: All live orders ship exclusively via specialized overnight freight to guarantee safe arrival by noon the next day. Shipments are climate-monitored and packed in insulated boxes with heat or cold packs as weather dictates. Note: our live arrival guarantee requires a signature upon the very first delivery attempt.Local NJ Pickup (Advance Notice Required): Because our animals are kept under strict bio-security protocols at our off-site breeding facility, they are not housed on our main storefront shelves. You are welcome to pick up, but we require advance notice so our team can coordinate the drop-off to our main retail storefront. Alternatively, pickup can be arranged directly at our Northern New Jersey breeding facility. Please contact us after checkout to coordinate your pickup location and time.Trade Show Pickup: We attend lots of reptile and exotic trade shows throughout the year, and you can arrange to pick up your order with us at a show — saving on shipping. Check our current show listings on our website and contact us after checkout to reserve your animal for pickup at an upcoming event.