Safety note: Bites and scratches — invasive, do not approach
The Nile Monitor is a large African lizard invasive in South Florida. It is highly intelligent, grows to 7 feet, and devastates ground-nesting bird and native turtle populations. Populations are established in several Florida counties.
Habitat
Introduced: canals, wetlands, and suburban areas in South Florida
Diet
Turtle eggs, bird eggs, small mammals, and invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
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