6/8/18 by Staff Contributor of
“Hello SWFL”,
In case cane toads, pythons, and
alligators aren’t enough to worry about, you should also keep an eye out of
Argentine black and white Tegu lizards.
They aren’t from here, but they
do live in Florida. And while they are mostly spotted in Tampa and Miami,
they’ve been seen around Southwest Florida more often.
Anything that attracts strays and
raccoons may also attract these lizards.
Tegus will go after you dog’s
food…but they also might go after the dog itself if it’s small enough. If you
see one, try to get a picture and report it to the Florida Fish & Wildlife
Conservation Commission by calling 1-888-483-4681.
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