Cites status:	not protected
Geographical Extension:	eastern australia
Habitat:	near bodies of water, prefers woodlands as well as rock territories and mangroves, civilisation follower
Size:	70-100 cm
Life Expectancy:	over 20 years
Reproduction:	lays 6-20 eggs. Incubation period at 28-30°C about 70-90 days.
Temperature:	air temperature between 26-28°C, local heat spots up to 40°C. Night setback to 20-23°C.
Humidity:	55-80% at day, more than 95% at night
Lighting:	Daylight fluorescent tubes, if necessary UV tubes (see "Sorry Link missing"). For sufficient UV radiation we recommend "Sorry Link missing" or the "Sorry Link missing". "Sorry Link missing" for the creation of local heat spots. Species needs a strong illumination. If necessary the use of HQI lamps or T5 fluorescent tubes is recommended.
Substrate:	loose, absorptive substrate (see "Sorry Link missing").
Cage Furniture:	climbing facilities, additionally a background is recommended. Planting is required (Ficus benjamina, F. pumila, Scindapsus, etc.). Various hiding places and a large water tank with a waterfall or similar (possibly even an aquaterrarium) make up the basic configuration of the terrarium.
food:	Insects (e.g. cricktets, house crickets, grasshoppers, cockroaches, super mealworms, wax moths, etc.) also products from the "Sorry Link missing", occasionally some mice. Regular additions of "Sorry Link missing" and "Sorry Link missing" are necessary.

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