According to foreign media reports, the United States is not the first and most ideal place to search for super lizards. Although there are various reptiles in the southern states of this country, most of them are very small. People in the United States basically cannot see the large reptiles that are common in tropical climates.However, this situation has changed in Georgia, and an invasive lizard from South America has caused trouble for local wildlife.
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This black-and-white South American lizard, native to Argentina, recently found a new home in Georgia, but local wildlife conservation officials still don’t know how they found their new home here. According to CNN, this lizard can grow to 4 feet in length and weigh over 10 pounds. This makes them terrible predators of ground creatures, including those that build nests on the ground, whose eggs are easily eaten by such animals.
The Wildlife Resources Department of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued a warning in response to this situation. The warning explains the risks that this reptile poses to local wildlife. In addition to eating local wildlife and their eggs, this lizard will also spread diseases that they cannot resist to local animals.
“South American lizards eat the eggs of nesting birds on the ground-including quail and turkey, as well as other reptiles such as American alligators and gopher tortoises. These are all protected species. They will also eat them.egg, Fruits, vegetables, plants, pet food, carrion and small living animals, from grasshoppers to gophers. “
The Wildlife Resources Department of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources team also produced a summary of information about this invasive species. The following is some valuable information provided in this article:
“Adult South American lizards have few natural enemies and reproduce very quickly. Females reach their reproductive age or are about 12 inches in length during their second breeding season. They lay 35 eggs a year. The estimated hatch time in Georgia In June and July.
In Georgia, South American lizards are legal as pets (bred), but it is illegal to release non-native animals into the wild.
Although the South American lizard is not considered aggressive to people, it will defend itself if threatened. They react quickly and will lash with their tails. They have sharp teeth, claws, and strong jaws. “
Officials also pointed out that it is not easy to distinguish this lizard from the native species, which makes it more difficult to detect and report confirmed sightings. In addition, they are also good swimmers and can stay underwater for a long time. Coupled with their relatively fast land speed, their evasion ability is also very strong.
No one knows the origin of South American lizards in Georgia. However, the fact that this reptile is legally kept as a pet in the local area suggests that it is very likely that they were released into the wild by the people who raised them before.
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