Varanus varius

3 Lace Monitor at Penrose, NSW

Varanus varius at Penrose, NSW - 19 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Varanus varius 23 Nov 2022 BLSHTwo
Varanus varius 19 Nov 2022 Aussiegall

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I heard several kookaburras making a ruckus, went and investigated to find them dive bombing a goanna which took off when it saw me

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  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Varanus varius Scientific name
  • Lace Monitor Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-Invasive
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