The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission believes a recently seen lizard is an Asian water monitor.
A large lizard was spotted walking near a street in Southwest Florida last week, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they believe it a nonnative Asian water monitor.In a video posted to Facebook last Monday by Renee Aland, the lizard is seen walking into a wooded area, away from the street.Aland says in her post, 'Did a double take today driving down Hillsboro Blvd today.... Called FWC and reported with the location... this Asian Water Moniter was around 5ft long..
'The statement continued: 'We believe it to be an Asian water monitor but are unable to definitively confirm identification based off the video that was sent to us. All monitor lizard species are not native to Florida. We encourage people to report observations to the FWC's Invasive Species Hotline at 888-IVE-GOT1 , via the IVEGOT1 app or online at IveGot1.org. Clear photos and/or video, along with exact location is helpful.
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