South Florida’s Newest Invasive Threat Is a 6-Foot-Long Lizard From Africa - Technology Shout

South Florida’s Newest Invasive Threat Is a 6-Foot-Long Lizard from Africa - Technology Shout

For invasive reptile hunters in Florida, there’s another predatory lizard on the radar. Nile monitor lizards, native to Africa and inhabiting parts of the Sunshine State, can now be hunted year-round without a license or hunting license. Python cowboy Mike Kimmel is known for targeting Florida’s most unwanted invasive species, including Burmese pythons and green iguanas. Kimmel is now also targeting the Nile monitor lizard, which he calls “the n…

South Florida's Newest Invasive Threat Is a 6-Foot-Long Lizard from Africa

For invasive reptile hunters in Florida, there’s another predatory lizard on the radar. Nile monitors, native to Africa, are populating parts of the Sunshine State, and they can now be killed year-round without a permit or hunting license. Mike Kimmel, the Python Cowboy, is known for targeting Florida’s least-wanted invasive species, including Burmese pythons and green iguanas. Kimmel is now also targeting Nile monitors, which he refers to as a …