Komodo dragons are solitary in hot and dry places

The Komodo dragons enjoy hot and dry climates, and often dwells in low-elevation tropical forests, savannas, and dry, open grasslands. Even while it has some nighttime activity, being an ectotherm, it is primarily active during the day.

Komodo dragons live alone and only assemble to reproduce and feed. They can dive up to 4.5 m (15 ft) and run at speeds up to 20 km/h (12 mph) in short bursts. When they are young, they can also climb trees with ease thanks to their powerful claws. The Komodo dragon can stand on its hind legs and use its tail as support to grab out-of-reach prey. As it becomes bigger, it mostly uses its claws as weapons because it can't climb due to its enormous size.

The Komodo dragon uses its strong forelimbs and claws to dig tunnels up to 3 meters (3.3 to 9.8 feet) broad for protection. Due to its size and propensity for resting in these burrows, it may maintain body heat throughout the night and cut down on its morning basking period. The Komodo dragon spends the warmest portion of the day in the shade while hunting in the late afternoon. These unique resting locations are designated by droppings and are bare of flora. They are typically found on slopes with cold sea breezes. They are ideal hiding places from which to ambush deer.