{"product_id":"gillens-monitor-enclosure-starter-kit","title":"Gillens Monitor Enclosure Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tall desert woodland for the pygmy mulga monitor. Gillen's monitors are small, active tree-climbing goannas, and this kit gives yours vertical cork and wood to climb, a hot basking spot, desert-strength UVB and deep arid substrate to dig in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGillen's monitors (Varanus gilleni), also called pygmy mulga monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60x45x90cm ($750):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJuvenile Gillen's monitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90x60x120cm ($1,200):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOur recommended size for adults, with room to climb, bask and explore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Glass Enclosure (60x45x90cm or 90x60x120cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Reflector Dome with high-output UVB for desert reptiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Reflector Dome with Basking Heat Bulb (50–150W, matched to enclosure size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Heat Mat (14W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Arid Substrate, measured to fill your enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Deep Water Dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Cork Bark Pieces or Driftwood, hand-picked for each kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–5x Live Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Wi-Fi On\/Off Timers for automatic day and night cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Misting Bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Arid Botanicals (2L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Calcium Powder + D3 (250g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose a bioactive Gillen's monitor enclosure?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bioactive enclosure is a living habitat: live plants, natural substrate and leaf litter or moss work together like a slice of the wild. It holds humidity more steadily than a bare tank, gives your animal room to dig, climb and hide, and looks like a piece of nature in your home. Every part of this kit is chosen by our team for Gillen's monitors, so you skip the guesswork and start with a setup we'd use ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSetting up your Gillen's monitor enclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: a very hot basking surface (around 45–50°C) under the lamp, with a cool end of 24–28°C. Run heat through a thermostat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity: low, with a humid hide or damp burrow area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting: strong UVB on a 12-hour day. UVB is essential for monitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimbing: stack cork bark and branches vertically, with hides at several heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePickup and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of their size and glass construction, these kits are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epickup only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom our store at Shop 5, 450 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshipped Australia-wide on a pallet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(quoted to your address). Contact us for a freight quote before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGillen's monitor enclosure kit FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size enclosure does a Gillen's monitor need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuveniles can start in 60x45x90cm, but adults do best in a tall enclosure around 90x60x120cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow hot should a Gillen's monitor's basking spot be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitors like it hot: a basking surface of around 45–50°C, with a much cooler end to escape to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a licence for a Gillen's monitor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Monitors usually need a higher licence class. Check our Reptile \u0026amp; Frog Licensing guide before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eElectronic Reptile Thermostat, Virgin Portuguese Cork Bark, Feeder Woodies, Reptile One - Stick On Thermometer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biota Studio","offers":[{"title":"60x45x90cm","offer_id":52865006960871,"sku":"Gillens Monitor Enclosure Starter Kit-1","price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90x60x120cm","offer_id":52865006993639,"sku":"Gillens Monitor Enclosure Starter Kit-2","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5014\/0903\/files\/BeardedDragonKit_a93c0e63-7ab6-42ec-a305-2f5656c2218c.jpg?v=1792319041","url":"https:\/\/www.biotastudio.com.au\/products\/gillens-monitor-enclosure-starter-kit","provider":"Biota Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}