The preferred habitat of V. dumerilii is dense evergreen forests with high humidity [10] and mangrove swamps,[11] at altitudes from sea level to 900 m (3,000 ft).[2]
Adult Dumeril's monitors are largely dark brown, with occasional brighter indistinct crossbars. For juveniles the colors and patterns are quite different. "The major color is a dark varnish black which is interrupted by several yellow crossways bars on the back." The head of juveniles is shiny orange-red or sometimes yellow. This juvenile coloration disappears after only 4–8 weeks.[14] Adult Dumeril's monitors can reach up to 4.5 ft (1.4 m) in total length (including tail) although typical total length is 4 ft (1.2 m).
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Coborn, John (1987). Snakes and lizards: Their care and breeding in captivity. Newton Abbott: David and Charles Publishing.
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Taylor EH (1963). "Lizards of Thailand". University of Kansas Science Bulletin44 (14): 687-1077. (Varanus dumerilii, pp. 915, 918-920).
Sprackland RG (1976). "Notes on Dumeril's monitor lizard Varanus dumerili (Schlegel)". Sarawak Museum Journal24 (45): 287-291.