Category: Reptiles
This monitor is found in northern regions of Australia and southern regions of New Guinea. They are versatile predators that are adaptable to many habitats and have a fondness for digging and burrowing. A unique habit they possess is the ability to “tripod” – stand up on their back legs using their tail as support – in order to survey their surroundings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argus_monitor
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Argus-Monitor/
Please stop blaming snakes for everything
From Medusa to the Bible to Harry Potter, snakes have a bad reputation, but the vast majority are quite harmless - in fact, only about 20% of snakes are venomous, and the bites of less than 7% of snakes are considered medically important! Aside from venomous snakes, there are a few large constrictors that are dangerous, as well. But the truth is that the vast majority of snakes you come across in the wild would prefer to stay out of your way and be left alone! Even in Australia, the only continent in the world where venomous snakes outnumber the non-venomous, there are only 2-4 deaths by snake recorded each year. You are far more likely to be die from a bee sting - or another human - than be hurt by a snake!
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