The Peter's rock agama, a lizard species native to tropical, sub-Saharan Africa, is believed to have been first introduced to Florida in the 1970s as pets.
An invasive lizard from Africa that has settled in South Florida was spotted moving up the coast of the Sunshine State. The Peter's rock agama has made its way north to parts of Central Florida, with residents of West Melbourne taking notice of the red-headed reptiles. 'I saw the head. It is red, and it’s pretty abnormal, and I have never seen a lizard that big,' resident Jingchen Bi told FOX35 Orlando.
As for whether the budding population can be controlled, the FWC says that 'eradication of established populations in Florida is likely not feasible.'
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