Black-Headed Monitor (Varanus tristis) Pair Heliamphora lidless eyes of bronze or

lidless eyes of bronze or grey hue

iguanas and other large lizards

Eliminates belly checkering and alters dorsal blotches into connected or elongated patterns

As a more muscular species

Black-Headed Monitor (Varanus tristis) Pair Heliamphora lidless eyes of bronze orBlack Headed Monitor (Varanus tristis) Scientific Name: Varanus tristisCommon Name: Black Headed Monitor Species Overview Size: Adults typically reach 5080 cm (1. 62. 6 ft) in total length, with slender, agile bodies and long tails. Appearance: The Black Headed Monitor is named for its distinctly dark head, contrasting with a lighter grey to olive body. Its scales are smooth, and the tail is long and tapering for balance. Juveniles may display more