Arguably the most brightly and beautiful of all Tree Monitors, this species is also naturally more bold. Acclimating well regardless of origin, the Yellow Tree Monitor is a spectacular specimen to observe and maintain. Similarly sized as their relative the Blue Tree Monitor, they typically achieve a length of 36”-40”.

This species is often overlooked but they are a magnificent species and often a very bold species that even when WC, acclimate quickly. Averaging in similar size to their more brightly colored relative the Green Tree Monitor, they are an excellent option for Tree Monitor enthusiasts.

The black tree monitor (Varanus beccarii) is typically grow to 36” in total length (including tail). V. beccarii is endemic to the Aru Islands off New Guinea, living in an arboreal habitat. The skin color of adults is completely black, to which one common name refers.

The Blue Tree Monitor is a species of monitor lizard found on the island of Batanta in Indonesia.

The distribution of V. macraei is restricted to the island of Batanta, on the northwestern tip of the Vogelkop peninsula of Irian Jaya of Indonesia. There this species lives like its relatives, the other members of the prasinus-group, as a tree climber, which is clearly visible by the prehensile tail. This may be the smallest distribution of any tree monitor. Adult male blue-spotted monitors may reach 40” in total length, and females averaging a maximum length of 36”.

The Green Tree Monitor is one of the most popular and readily available Tree Monitors. Their brilliant colors, manageable size at an average-maximum 36” long with a slender body that helps it support itself on narrow branches. It uses its prehensile tail and long claws to grip branches. Unlike other varanids, this monitor defends its tail rather than lashing with it for defense when threatened. The soles of the feet of the emerald tree monitor have enlarged scales which aid the lizard when climbing

Also known as the emerald tree monitor (Varanus prasinus), it’s a small to medium-sized arboreal monitor lizard. It is known for its unusual coloration, which consists of shades from green to turquoise, topped with dark, transverse dorsal banding. This coloration helps camouflage it in its arboreal habitat. Its color also makes the emerald tree monitor highly prized in both the pet trade and zoos.

Emerald tree monitors and their close relatives can be found on the island of New Guinea (split between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea) as well as several adjacent islands, and the northern Torres Strait Islands. The green tree monitor is reported to thrive in lowland environments, including tropical evergreen forests, palm swamps and cocoa plantations.