Mrs Lace Monitor Lizard by onewing

Mrs Lace Monitor Lizard

We have been at a barbeque all afternoon so no time for photos today.

Yesterday I posted a photo of a lace monitor lizard that I believe could be a male he was huge, about 2 metres long. Close by was this gorgeous lace monitor. I wonder if this could be the female partner of yesterday's chap.

This one was on the ground and seemed quite tame, she is smaller than the one posted yesterday and I would say she is about 1.5 metres long (5 ft). She didn't seem concerned that I was close by taking photos, but I did make sure I had a quick exit plan in case she came towards me, those claws look lethal and I didn't want her to mistake me for a tree to climb.

Haven't had time today to catch up with your photos but I hope to spend some time later this evening checking them out.

By the way, I have been told by a 365er that my photo Huge Sky has reached number 1 on the Top Twenty, thanks so much for putting it there.
Such attractive markings - I think I should also keep out of her way -- I had a laugh - she couldn't possibly mistaken you for a tree trunk ,unless they have very poor eye sight ! :)
May 6th, 2018  
Oh , and congrats on gaining no1 in the top twenty - well done you :)
May 6th, 2018  
I feel lucky to see this - such an unusual being. You of course so him before and after.. must have been great!
May 6th, 2018  
She is quiet different ... Is is common to see them roaming in your gardens ...
May 6th, 2018  
lovely colouring on her.
May 6th, 2018  
How neat to have both of these in your area. Great shot.
May 6th, 2018  
Well spotted. Watch out for the escape route. Most of the animals seem to be lethargic, but when they start the attack they work quickly.
May 6th, 2018  
A fabulous shot, maybe she was on her way to Mr 😉
May 6th, 2018  
Spectacular!
May 6th, 2018  
She is very pretty. Good shot
May 6th, 2018  
They are so beautiful, when we had 2 acres with rainforest we had these lovely creatures there...wonderful capture Babs...
May 6th, 2018  
Did you BBQ him???
May 6th, 2018  
what a beauty. How lovely that it was so tame.
May 6th, 2018  
Fantastic shot and this is a beautiful lizard. I have never known of lizards this size.
May 6th, 2018  
Love all the stripes :)
May 6th, 2018  
Wouldn't like to get too close to her! and Congratulations, well deserved
May 6th, 2018  
@beryl @maggiemae @pusspup @dide @haskar @quietpurplehaze @mave @777margo @cruiser @sangwann @gilbertwood @susie1205 Thanks. We are so lucky to see so many of these lovely reptiles in our area. I see them quite often in the bushland close to where I live. I think because we get lots of tourists here they must be quite used to people taking photos of them.
Here is a clip of a lace monitor (goanna) trying to escape somebody filming him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osInN43aWlE
@julzmaioro People whose houses are on the edge of bushland see them in their gardens on occasion.
@ludwigsdiana She was going in an opposite direction so maybe they had had a bit of a domestic, ha ha.
@happysnaps How lucky to have them on your property, they are gorgeous creatures.
May 6th, 2018  
Wowee she’s really something! Congratulations on your Top of the Top Tweny photo, my what an honor.
May 6th, 2018  
She is fascinating!
May 6th, 2018  
Amazing, I've only ever seen one about 6 inches!
May 6th, 2018  
out in the wild? looks like something I'd see in a zoo!
May 6th, 2018  
Great capture, pov
May 6th, 2018  
Lovely capture and details
May 6th, 2018  
Such an interesting lizard. Never seen one of these. Congratulations on the numbering spot. Very well deserved,
May 6th, 2018  
Lovely detailed shot.
May 6th, 2018  
Cool looking lizard and an excellent shot.
May 6th, 2018  
Love the pattern on this lizard Babs.
May 6th, 2018  
Make our chit chats look a bit sick!
May 6th, 2018  
Beautiful colours and patterns.
May 6th, 2018  
love his sprawled out legs. I think I would get quite a shock if I stumbled across one of these!
May 6th, 2018  
Nice photo. But I would want her to keep her distance.
May 7th, 2018  
Such interesting markings. If 2 will more be far behind?
May 7th, 2018  
She sure is a beauty
May 7th, 2018  
Yikes!
May 7th, 2018  
She's a beauty, and her tum isn't nearly as swollen as his was.
May 7th, 2018  
Cool looking lizard
May 7th, 2018  
You got a lot closer than I would ever do. They have lovely markings don't they.
May 7th, 2018  
Now this is one cool looking lizard :)
May 7th, 2018  
Great shot of this interesting lizard.
May 7th, 2018  
@golftragic I think the other monitor had just had a feed. Probably a bird or something similar.
May 8th, 2018  
@kjarn I agree they are gorgeous.
May 8th, 2018  
She is quite pretty and slight compared to her hubby.
May 8th, 2018  
She's quite spectacular! :-)
May 9th, 2018  
Yikes! Fav. However, not sure if this convinces me to EVER visit Australia! LOL!
May 14th, 2018  
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