{"product_id":"ackie-monitor","title":"Ackie Monitor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAckie Monitor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVaranus acanthurus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ackie Monitor, Spiny-tailed Monitor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 60–75 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults usually reach \u003cstrong\u003e60–75 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales are generally larger and heavier than females.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Housing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery active, terrestrial lizards requiring a \u003cstrong\u003elarge, secure vivarium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult minimum around \u003cstrong\u003e120 × 60 × 90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger strongly recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 cm+ of diggable substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e for burrowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd rocks, cork, branches and hides for climbing and enrichment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA deep substrate area is particularly important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasking surface: 50–60°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm area: 30–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool end: 24–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight: 20–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use thermostats and monitor temperatures with reliable digital thermometers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong \u003cstrong\u003eUVB (around 10–12%)\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a bright \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 hour day\/night cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUVB should cover a significant portion of the enclosure while allowing shaded areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e40–60% ambient humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a slightly more humid \u003cstrong\u003edeep substrate\/burrowing zone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🦗 Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMainly live \u003cstrong\u003einsects\u003c\/strong\u003e, including locusts, crickets, roaches and suitable larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer a varied diet rather than relying on one prey type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust food with calcium and provide appropriate vitamin supplementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles require more frequent feeding; adults should not be overfed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide fresh, clean water at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sturdy bowl that cannot easily be tipped over is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐍 Shedding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShedding occurs in sections rather than necessarily all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure access to appropriately humid substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever pull retained skin away manually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntelligent and active animals that can become tame with regular, gentle interaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the body and allow the monitor to move naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid grabbing the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Ackies can be nervous and should be given time to settle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch for poor appetite, lethargy, abnormal shedding, swollen limbs or breathing problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetabolic bone disease\u003c\/strong\u003e can occur with inadequate UVB, calcium or nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObesity is also a concern in overfed adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧽 Cleaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-clean faeces and uneaten food regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace contaminated substrate as necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and disinfect water bowls regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid completely replacing deep substrate too frequently if maintaining a suitable naturalistic setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏠 Before You Bring Your Monitor Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the enclosure for several days and \u003cstrong\u003echeck all temperatures before introducing the animal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave deep substrate, hides, UVB, basking equipment and live food ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure all heating equipment is securely guarded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAckies are \u003cstrong\u003ehighly active, intelligent reptiles\u003c\/strong\u003e and need considerably more enrichment than a basic desert vivarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep digging substrate is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a very hot basking zone but always maintain a cooler retreat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not house with another Ackie unless you have the experience and appropriately sized setup to do so safely.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monkfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58644928102781,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/ackie-monitor","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}