Reptiles of NSW - Lace Monitor - Varanus varius

[sirterrywatts]

In Australia, these large lizards are known as Goanna.

Having quite a few species does not help. However, these goannas love to roam around the bush, particularly they also are known to climb trees to escape predators.

In 2005, there was also a discovery that they are actually venomous. Like other large monitors such as the Komodo dragon, they have

Comments

[colored_way]

The Monitor lit by the sun has made for a wonderful portrait.

[sirterrywatts]

There is an amazing sense of clarity in the lizard's eye.

The rest of the body fades into the background, but it is not as noticeable as a result.

A large lizard about 80cm in size.

I am happy to have taken this picture, and I think it turned out better than expected.

[colored_way]

The photo is excellent. The lizard's eye is dark and at the same time, transparent and wet. His skin is so natural as if I am looking at it from nearby.