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The Desert Monitor is a medium to large species of monitor lizard, with a body size that can vary depending on its location and subspecies. On average, adult individuals measure between about 1 to 1.5 meters in total length, including the tail, which makes up a significant portion of that length. Some larger specimens can grow slightly beyond this range, especially in areas where conditions are favourable and food is abundant.