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Nile Monitor

Varanus niloticus

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Field Notes

Description:

about 20" or more

Habitat:

hot rocks near the lake

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Comments (8)
CastleSiavonga
Thanks Reza Hashemizadeh - I enjoy these surprises v much. The big ones make me jump high!
Jack Settle
You're welcome! The scientific name is Varanus niloticus.
CastleSiavonga
well... he was climbing and I think swam off. We have a LARGE variety of lizards and lizzard like things of all sizes. Most seem to swim.
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PublishedJune 21, 2013

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