Lace Monitor
This is a cropped version of a Lace monitor we recently encountered in far-western NSW, AU.
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Steve is the Principal Ecologist at EnviroKey, a specialist ecological consultancy that undertakes surveys, research and education programs across Australia.

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SharonD
Brilliant capture Steven.
Steve Sass replied
Thanks Sharon
Tainia Finlay
Fabulous image Steve! Look at the size of that mouth! Great scaly details …. I can’t believe you caught him!
Steve Sass replied
ah yes, only recommended for those that have experience in handling large goannas! Thanks Tai!
EarthGipsy
Very nice!
Steve Sass replied
Thank you very much
tarnyacox
BRILLIANT! That pink gape makes it for me – such a good contrast with the grey tones of the rest of the pic. Nice job Steve!!!!
Steve Sass replied
Thanks mate, appreciate your comment
Phineous Cas...
thats wild do you catch them there pretty cranky at times these beasts but wild shot
Steve Sass replied
We had annoyed him a little to get this reaction ;-)
Mia1
Gorgeous shot. :o)
Steve Sass replied
Thanks so much Mia
NickPhilippa
wow…
Steve Sass replied
Thanks mate
Margot Kiesskalt
Excellent shot – great to catch him with his mouth open!
Steve Sass replied
Thanks Margot, just took a little coaxing…........
Margot Kiesskalt
You’re lucky you still have all of your digits, then!!
Steve Sass replied
good management I call it, not luck….....(lol)
Hans Goepel
Brilliant capture Steven.
Steve Sass replied
Thanks Hans
peterstreet
“Get in mah belly”... great shot matey!
Steve Sass replied
haha, yes indeed!
Adam Gormley
Great capture here Steven mate, love the colour in that mouth!!
Steve Sass replied
Cheers Adam
Steve Bullock
I hope your going to be involved in our Australian Wildlife book?!
Steve Sass replied
uuum, missed that one? More details?
Evita
Excellent !! :D
Steve Sass replied
thanks Evita
helmutk
Great shot !
Steve Sass replied
thanks for the comment
Bonnie Pelton
AMAZING WORK !
Steve Sass replied
thanks Bonnie