Buyer question
How long does a Dumeril's monitor monitor lizard live?
Our Animal Library gives the Dumeril's monitor monitor lizard a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Dumeril's monitor monitor lizard page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Dumeril's monitor monitor lizard in the Animal Library
The detail
Dumeril's monitor is a Southeast Asian forest monitor; hatchlings have striking orange-banded heads that fade to brown with age. It is shyer and less often captive-bred than most monitors, and imports can arrive stressed.
- Origin
- Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia
- Best fit
- Experienced monitor keepers
What to weigh
A large, humid enclosure and a varied diet are required, and shy imports can be slow to settle. Hatchling colour fades as it grows.