NAME THIS LIZARD

[njd]

This lizard came in on a plant from a tropical country. It's definitely a baby, measuring 2 1/4 inches long, half of which is a whip like tail. It has long clawed digits on front & back, head shaped like that of a croc but shorter nose. Appears to have teeth, and seems to be intelligent. It's light brown with dark brown markings in a triangle shape going the full length of it. Seems to like meal worms so far., but we have no idea what type of lizard this is or how big it will get. Does anyone out there know anything that it could be??? Please Email me at [Email address removed as per site policy. - AB Editor]

[MrsCheeks]

Please do not open yourself up to intrusion by posting your email address in future. It's really NOT advisable. As for the lizard, well you got me on that one! WIll check back to see if someone else has the answer for you cos I am intrigued now lol. xxx

[Wisebird]

I would suggest you contact London Zoo. They do take in reptiles that come in with fruit, plants, etc. They then provide them with the right environment and food. I don't know whether they offer a collection service. I am presuming you are in the UK. I expect other countries have zoos that offer this service as well. Reptiles need very specialist treatment. He sounds a nice little fella! Please do let us know what he is when you find out.

[njd]

NO I'm not from the UK. I live in Canada. There are small animal farms around here but they would probably just want to take the thing away. My friend wants to keep it as a pet if possible. ~njd

[verbiphobe]

The long claws and tail indicate what is called in Australia a "dragon" (like the bearded dragon-there are several types throughout Australia and Asia. It doesn't sound like a gecko or skink, but that's not much help is it? Where did you find it and can you describe its eyes?

[njd]

It's eyes are very small, but it blinks so it definitely has eyelids. With the size that it is now one would need a microscope to describe the eyes in any detail. We know for certain that it's not a gecko or skink or cameleon of any kind. Definitely a lizard with the claws. I have a photo of it but was unable to upload the photo to this site.

[mrsvdirty33]

Why dont you take it to the vet? Or have you?

[njd]

I posted a photo online and it turned out to be a female Cuban Brown anoles. I guess they are quite common in Southern Florida. .... njd

[verbiphobe]

Unless your vet is a herpetologist he probably won't know either. Is there any way of identifying the place of origin of the lizard? I would say it's a type of dragon from the info you"ve given but it is almost impossible to id any animal without more details.

[verbiphobe]

Just ignore the above then, we must have posted at the same time. A picture IS worth a thousand words.