Man's strange discovery in snowpack points to larger issue spreading across US: 'Pose a risk of injury'

According to the Florida Museum, humans introduced tegus to the U.S. from South America in the '90s through the exotic pet ...

Local wildlife center helps large out-of-place reptile found in storm

You call the New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth, of course. Frank Hardy couldn't believe his eyes when he looked out on ...

Rhode Island Man Shoveling Driveway Finds Massive Sun-Loving Mystery Lizard Buried Under 20 Inches of Snow

The tegu suffered frostbite and had to have nonviable tissue from his tongue amputated ...
The State

Where are the dog-sized lizards now that SC is getting colder? Closer than you may think

It’s probably not a surprise that a dog-sized lizard that’s been wreaking havoc on South Carolina wildlife doesn’t go far away when it gets cold. Even though Tegus are more acclimated to the weather ...

Exotic lizard found buried under 20 inches of snow by Rhode Island man shoveling driveway

A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
USA Today

South Carolina fears non-native tegu lizards could take root and wreak ecological havoc

Wildlife officials are worried that an invasive lizard species causing problems in at least two neighboring states could now be taking root in South Carolina, with 100 reported sightings in less than ...
The State

If an invasive dog-sized lizard crosses your path in SC, here’s what you can do, DNR says

What should you do if you see a lizard the size of a dog running around your yard or in the woods? South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says, call them. Argentine Black and White Tegus are ...
WSB Radio

Invasive species of lizards that threaten native wildlife found in Georgia

GEORGIA — An invasive species of lizards have been found in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and their partners have documented more than 20 Argentine black and white tegus ...
Biloxi Sun Herald

Have you seen this ‘dog-sized’ lizard yet? What to do if you spot one in Mississippi

Giant invasive lizards are making their way across the south according to multiple news outlets and wildlife experts. The New York Post reported that “Over 100 invasive lizards the size of dogs” have ...
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Dozens of sightings reported as massive lizards invade South Carolina, officials say

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – Wildlife agencies are asking people to report sightings of a large, invasive lizard species that has been found in South Carolina. The South American tegu is a ...