Giant Monitor Lizard Startles Homeowner, Mistaken for Crocodile

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

A 66-year-old woman was left stunned when a giant monitor lizard dashed into her home in Ang Thong province, prompting a brief panic and a hopeful turn toward good fortune.

The incident occurred in Moo 3, Ban Hae Subdistrict, Mueang District, when local volunteer rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation were called to assist in removing the large reptile. The call was taken by Mr. Boy, an experienced handler known for safely capturing monitor lizards.

The homeowner, Mrs. Somnuek, recounted the moment the creature charged into her house while she was sitting outside. “At first, I thought it was a crocodile,” she said. “It was so big, and it kept making threatening hissing noises. I was frightened.”

She called for her son, who took one look and exclaimed, “It’s a huge monitor lizard!” Described as aggressive and on high alert, the animal had taken refuge in the kitchen and continued to hiss whenever approached.

Although Mrs. Somnuek said she wasn’t repulsed by the animal, she admitted its size made her nervous. Still, she believed its unexpected appearance might be a sign of impending good luck.

Mr. Boy and his team spent around ten minutes carefully capturing the lizard. Once secured, they tied its legs and tail and weighed it on a set of scales, the lizard came in at a hefty 28 kilograms.

In a scene that amused the neighbourhood, the team placed the bound lizard on the back of a motorcycle to be released safely into the wild. As news spread, excited locals took note of the number on the weighing scale, 6756, viewing it as a lucky number for upcoming lottery draws.

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khoasod 2025-06-21