Anyone missing a lizard?
San Antonio’s Animal Care Services found a monitor lizard on the Northwest Side on Wednesday and they think he might have escaped from his home.
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Lisa Norwood with ACS sent in photos of the big reptile to KSAT on Thursday and said, “This is Fred. At least, we think he’s a Fred. He could be a Frederica. Regardless, Fred is a monitor lizard.”
Norwood said lizards like Fred are known to escape and after maintenance crews at an apartment complex on the Northwest side found him, she suspects he may be someone’s pet.
The current theory from ACS officials is that Fred slipped away from a balcony or patio and then roamed too far and got lost.
Fred was found Wednesday just before the inclement, rainy weather hit San Antonio.
“We believe Fred is a Savannah monitor which is native to sub-Saharan Africa,” said Norwood. “When he is full grown he will be up to 3 feet long.”
Fred is not available for adoption and ACS officials are currently on the hunt for his owner. Fred’s owner will need to provide proof of ownership when heading to pick him up.
“We are sure Fred has a current owner and is not a long time stray based on his health as well as the fact that he is docile and easily handled,” Norwood said. “In fact, Fred enjoys being wrapped in a blanket like a little lizard burrito. He likes having his head and chin rubbed.”
It’s been a weird week in San Antonio in terms of animal discoveries. Some San Antonio residents recently found out there are wild peacocks roaming around and flocks of parakeets ready to rumble.