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Varanus melinus
The quince monitor has a bright yellow head, legs, back and tail. Varanus melinus has a black reticulation on the lower part of its neck. The tail has alternating bands of yellow and black which get pale toward the last third. Its tongue is light pink in color with little variation. The quince monitor's nostril is situated closer to the tip of its snout than to its eye. This species can reach 80–120 cm in total length.
This spotting took place at Fort Worth Zoo.
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Fantástico
cool.
I'm pretty sure that's the first and only one I've ever laid eyes on.
Super creature goody. An Indonesian native. Nice shots.