Lace Monitor

Steve  Sass

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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Lace Monitor by Steve  Sass
Lace Monitor by Steve  Sass
  • hollys1wedding

    hollys1wedding

    nice shot wouldnt want to get to close to those jaws!!!!

  • Steve Sass replied

    No thats for sure. Thanks for the comment Rebecca.

  • Maximus

    Maximus

    I think he wants you to go away Steve. great stuff. :)

  • Steve Sass replied

    I think so Maximus…..........

  • Matt Tietgen

    Matt Tietgen

    Nicely done Steven

  • Steve Sass replied

    Thanks Matt

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Wow!! Would not want to get too close!! Love the colour of his mouth! Great shot Steve!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • Steve Sass replied

    hehehe, glad you like it blossom

  • Lesley  Hill

    Lesley Hill

    Steven you have captured this amazing Lizard with such skill! Thanks!

  • Steve Sass replied

    Thanks Lesley

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Great capture Steven. You sure do get to see some wildlife.

  • Steve Sass replied

    Yes, I often ask myself, well someone has to do it (LOL!)

  • PPV247

    PPV247

    Fantastic Mate. Great timing to get the mouth shot like this. Usually only get this reaction when they’re running at me flat out.

  • Steve Sass replied

    Hehehe, so true, this guys was NOT impressed, but lazy, so that worked well.

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    wow Fabulous capture Steven.

  • Steve Sass replied

    glad you like him!

  • Steve Bullock

    Steve Bullock

    Nice one Steve, love the healthy pick mouth, nice specimen

  • Steve Sass replied

    cheers Steve, thanks

  • ryenart

    ryenart

    Beautiful capture, Steven!

  • Steve Sass replied

    thanks ryenart.

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