Lace Monitor

Lace Monitor

The Lace Monitor Varanus varius is one of Australias largest lizards, with some individuals known to grow as large as 2.5m in length. The largest, the Perentie, is also a goanna. This image was taken in the Paroo-Darling National Park in western NSW.

This species enjoys carrion (ie dead animals) as its meals, so inside that mouth can be lots of germs! Apart from the obvious of having your stomach ripped open by their claws or being bitten by a germ infested very powerful mouth, their tail is also deadly, with goannas using this to strike at humans as the goanna walks past.

My advice, enjoy this photo as your ‘close-up’ experience. Please do not try this at home…............

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