Tapster Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) I have a monitor lizard hiding behind an aircon compressor in my garden. I think he's quite large: 80cm long and 18 cm in girth............and look at those talons! OK, Short term, will it eat my cats? Medium term, do I need to call someone to get rid of it? And who, please? Cheers Edited April 10, 2017 by Tapster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 It will run away when disturbed. We had one about that size behind the outdoor washing machine last year. I poked it with a very log stick and it shot off at an amazing speed into nearby vegitation. Eat the cat ... I never thought about that ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapster Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 So, yes, It might eat a cat?? Also, we have a wall around the house, so the lizard might not be able to escape easily. Does this change your advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Fed it some chicken instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapster Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hmmm....interesting idea! But, I don't want a pet, I want to know if I should get rid of the lizard or not. Opinions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Here's an old thread about the same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapster Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Great! Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Monitors have been walking in my garden for years. There has never been issues with my cats. I guess both know it's not worth of the fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda13 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I'd rather have the monitor as a pet . At least it won't leave fur all over your sofa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapster Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 @Panda13 So true, but he might rip up the furniture! BTW, what in the name of the gods is the abomination pictured on your profile. I hope it's not your offspring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda13 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 No. This is my boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapster Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 But, the creature? What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Heard a small dog yapping - then very fast movement through the brush and a snap and then no more yapping - - I am pretty sure that was a monitor lizard eating a small dog... cat would also be in danger... get rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapster Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Yes, this is my concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 2 hours ago, PoorSucker said: Fed it some chicken instead. Maybe a few eggs would be enough... chicken Pffff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapster Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 *looking for reposte smiley* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapster Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 That's 'riposte' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax2 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 We have a Bangkaw dog which weighs less than 20kg ( most of the time) Monitor lizards of most sizes do not stand a chance against her, we have to rescue them when we get the opportunity Cats can get away from her but monitor lizards cannot, i think your cats are safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I've heard of lizards killing cats. Whether the lizard attacks the cat as a meal or the cat was fool enough to mess with the lizard, I don't know. (I've heard of them taking kittens, though.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 My cat loves to snack on lizards of all types. Fencepost lizards are a favorite. She once had a go at a half grown monitor which wandered through her patch. The monitor was bloodied and the cat got a smack from a tail. They decided to go their separate ways, although the monitor made a fatal choice of direction when it met a grisly end at the hands of some locals who gleefully carted off the carcass to the BBQ. This guy lived on the wall behind our old place in Patong for several weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Maybe a few eggs would be enough... chicken :whistling:PffffOhh, thought OP wanted to feed him the cats..... [emoji28] Sent from my Lenovo TB3-710F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebluewater Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I would not want that big ba$tard in my fenced back yard and yes, if it gets the chance it will eat a cat. Most fire departments have a reptile wranglin' crew of some kind. Give them a call. It's kinda fun to watch them work as they are completly disorganized and never have a plan of action but eventually they get it done. Lots of laughs to be had. Kind of an overview of the whole of Thailand really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ijustcashier Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Thailand cat owners are soft Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda13 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 What is it with cats and reptiles anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Cats decimate the local fauna. Indiscriminate killing-machines who don't stop even when their bellies are full. I'll let you guess which animal I'd prefer to eat the other.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 9 minutes ago, KarenBravo said: Cats decimate the local fauna. Indiscriminate killing-machines who don't stop even when their bellies are full. I'll let you guess which animal I'd prefer to eat the other.......... Cats are like humans. Well better than us. We kill for numbers on our bank accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapster Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 @KarenBravo That's silly! Cats are predators but they certainly stop when they're full. If you can't get into the spirit of my OP, please just don't post. I was looking for advice, not negative and unhelpful comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tapster said: @KarenBravo That's silly! Cats are predators but they certainly stop when they're full. If you can't get into the spirit of my OP, please just don't post. I was looking for advice, not negative and unhelpful comments. Maybe try educating yourself before making an untrue statement. https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/cats-hunting-wildlife-why-is-it-a-problem-and-what-to-do-about-it/ P.S. I'll decide if, when and what I post................but, thanks for the (unsought) advice, dude. Edited April 11, 2017 by KarenBravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ijustcashier Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 [mention=89533]KarenBravo[/mention] That's silly! Cats are predators but they certainly stop when they're full. If you can't get into the spirit of my OP, please just don't post. I was looking for advice, not negative and unhelpful comments. Want to know what happens if lions are bloated from big Buffalo kill and the calf wonders in? Your post is silly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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