Nile Monitor

Thanks Reza Hashemizadeh - I enjoy these surprises v much. The big ones make me jump high!

Wonderful !

:)

thanks to Jack Settle for the identification

You're welcome! The scientific name is Varanus niloticus.

yes - I think so Jack Settle - many thanks

Maybe a Nile monitor?

well... he was climbing and I think swam off. We have a LARGE variety of lizards and lizzard like things of all sizes. Most seem to swim.