S8 Ep788: 2. Monitor Lizards in the Home In Noosa, Queensland—an area described as "snake central"—a resident discovered a two-to-three-foot monitor lizard hiding under their bed. These reptiles are often mistaken for brown snakes because of their long, brownish-gr

2. Monitor Lizards in the Home

In Noosa, Queensland—an area described as "snake central"—a resident discovered a two-to-three-foot monitor lizard hiding under their bed. These reptiles are often mistaken for brown snakes because of their long, brownish-gray tails, but they are scaly, "dragon-like" creatures with very sharp teeth used for ripping apart small animals. Monitor lizards are highly intelligent and can slip into homes undetected while seeking warmth and shelter.

A younger monitor lizard, like the one found in the bedroom, can weigh between 20 and 40 pounds, while a full-grown six-foot adult can reach 60 pounds of pure muscle. Jeremy notes that these creatures give off a distinctive scent that serves as a defensive mechanism, which should normally alert domestic guard dogs. He suggests that the lack of a dog like Dallas, Sailor, or Charlie allowed the lizard to enter the home unnoticed, warning that if a lizard can enter so easily, venomous snakes like red-belly blacks or pythons could follow. 2