Varanus salvator, commonly known as the water monitor, is a large lizard native to South and Southeast Asia. The water monitor is a large species of monitor lizard. Breeding maturity is attained for males when they are a relatively modest 40 cm (16 in) long and weigh 1 kg (2.2 lb), and for females at 50 cm (20 in). However, they grow much larger throughout life, with males being larger than females. Adults rarely exceed 1.5 to 2 m (4.9 to 6.6 ft) in length, the maximum weight of the species is over 50 kg (110 lb). These images were shot in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Great photo of a formidable creature. Those claws!!!
They look dangerous but are quite harmless to humans.
cmc65 wrote:
Great photo of a formidable creature. Those claws!!!
danniepolley wrote:
Varanus salvator, commonly known as the water monitor, is a large lizard native to South and Southeast Asia. The water monitor is a large species of monitor lizard. Breeding maturity is attained for males when they are a relatively modest 40 cm (16 in) long and weigh 1 kg (2.2 lb), and for females at 50 cm (20 in). However, they grow much larger throughout life, with males being larger than females. Adults rarely exceed 1.5 to 2 m (4.9 to 6.6 ft) in length, the maximum weight of the species is over 50 kg (110 lb). These images were shot in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Cool set of a cool creature😎
Good shots of this creature, Dan!
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