Residents claim alligator-like lizards are invading neighborhood: 'Corner of my eye, I see this huge monster'

Residents claim alligator-like lizards are invading neighborhood: 'Corner of my eye, I see this huge monster'

Florida is no stranger to invasive species making their unwelcome presence known to locals. Among the undesirable visitors are Nile monitors, which are wreaking havoc in Cape Coral. What's happening? Gulf Coast News reported on the anecdotal experiences of Cape Coral residents in their neighborhoods. These lizards are native to Sub-Saharan Africa, but they've made themselves at home in local canals, backyards, and even homes. "Corner of my eye, …