Bali Reptile Rescue

The Water Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator), known as Biawak in Indonesia, has been successfully released back into the wild by Gung Adi, Michael miyamoto and Arius

These fascinating reptiles belong to the Varanidae family and are easily recognized by their conical heads and rough skin, covered in small, visible scales. Their bodies are typically black or yellow with distinctive spots and pale yellow markings that run from their heads down to the base of their tails. Water monitors are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day, and can often be found resting in trees, crevices, or burrows at night. They can grow up to 180 cm in length!

Habitat : Rice fields, rivers, swamps, forests, settlements, and mangroves.
Activity : Diurnal (active during the day).
Breeding : Oviparous (lays eggs).
Diet : Small mammals, mice, frogs, snakes, and other lizards.

Let’s continue to protect these incredible creatures and their natural habitats!