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Advice about lizard in backyard?

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  1. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:24 AM
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    Took 2 pics of lizard in backyard yesterday? It looks like a monitor lizard? Any real world advice about this thing in our backyard? He is about 2 and half feet long. I read online about the monitor, but I always read/get great advice from everyone on Tacoma World. We live in South Florida..... Thanks for any replies!
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  2. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:32 AM
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    All I know is that's awesome

    Don't let any cats or small dogs out there unattended
     
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  3. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:35 AM
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    If you're wanting it professionally removed try looking up a " critter control " company or similar.
     
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  6. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:37 AM
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    Those are dangerous. Call animal control or shoot it.
     
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  7. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:39 AM
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    keep in mind anything wild= rabies
     
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  8. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:39 AM
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    I think its awesome too, pretty amazing reptile, and of course kids and dogs are going near the backyard for now. Just unsure how aggressive this thing really is? Just saw him for first time yesterday.
     
    OneMentalCase, Dec 22, 2012
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  9. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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    Find somebody with a trap.
     
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  10. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:42 AM
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    Yes, they are dangerous. Just stay away from him. He won't attack unless he feels in danger himself.

    But why shoot him?
     
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  11. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:42 AM
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    Is it a Tegu? I think you need to call animal control...
     
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  12. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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    Yes, in mammals.

    Reptiles, no.
     
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  13. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:46 AM
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    TAKE HIM OUT! That's pretty cool. Never get to see things like that just randomly in Minnesota.
     
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    Actually, it is a Nile Monitor lizard from Africa, commonly sold in pet shops. A non native to FL, but a very cool animal. I would LOVE to see one of these in my backyard!!! But yes, they can be fairly aggressive, and can either bite or whip you with its long tail. Animal control can take care of it for you I imagine.

    Too bad that people buy these things then they outgrow their cage and are set free in a very suitable environment such as FL. They kill out lots of native animals. Its a shame to destroy something like this but that is kind of the right thing to do considering they destroy many animals that are very cool and native to FL. Good luck, animal control may just catch it and try an adoptive service.....or kill it and be done.
     
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  16. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:59 AM
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    Just took this picture...a minute ago...he is coming back under the fence again!
     
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    Thanks for advice and everyone else as well. My wife tried calling animal control yest, they said call a professional trapper. The trapper said it could cost a bit of money depending on how difficult to catch.
     
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