Lace Monitor / Goanna


(Varanus varius ) 1.60m - 2m
This is the largest lizard on the south coast growing to 2m found on the escarpment
And often found at picnic ground scavenging for scraps .
They are very powerful and have very sharp claws and a bite can be very painful as the hold on and tear with there sharp teeth.
They vary in colour from grey to blue with cream to yellow spots and banding down the tail
Living in hollow logs of eucalyptus trees feeding on birds and small mammals

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