Concerns over lizard ‘invasion’ put to rest

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MELAKA: Despite Melaka being known as a habitat for monitor li­­zards, a state exco has dispelled concerns about the reptile creeping into homes.

Cause for worry: The viral photo of a monitor lizard climbing over the gate of a terrace house. Authorities have confirmed that the incident did not happen in Melaka.Despite Melaka being known as a habitat for monitor li­­zards, a state exco has dispelled concerns about the reptile creeping into homes.

“I have checked with the Depart­ment of Wildlife and National Parks and other relevant agencies but no reports have been received here,” he said, adding that the image circulated on social media came from another state. He said there were few reports about encroachment by monitor lizards as the Melaka River is a sanctuary for these reptiles known as sei keok ser .Norhizam said one caller claimed that a monitor lizard had entered a home in Ujong Pasir, where the tributary of Sungai Duyong runs through the residential area.He, however, said checks with the relevant authorities confirmed that the incident did not happen in Melaka.

 

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