Georgia homeowner finds 3ft tegu lizard hiding under porch
by Richard Luscombe from Environment | The Guardian on (#6G44R)
Officials remind residents of rules and say non-native Argentine black and white tegus can pose threat to wildlife and people
An oblivious Georgia homeowner was unaware a huge 3ft tegu lizard had taken up residence under her porch until eagle-eyed children in the neighborhood spotted it and told her, state wildlife officials said.
The reptile was a non-native Argentine black and white tegu, the largest of its species that can grow up to 5ft and pose a threat to wildlife and people, the officials reported.
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