[OC] An Australian Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii) suns itself on a nice warm rock

Sorry for the lower quality image, I took this one on my phone and as the saying goes, the best camera is the one you have with you.

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Fun fact: This is the deadliest lizard on planet earth. Rather than just poison, this species' deadliness is solely attributed to it being found in Australia.
- I saw a few that walk. I took a step down to get the photo and was reluctant to step closer as it appeared to be getting its back up and looking for a fight. I wasn't going to press the issue as i just saw a baby water dragons close by.
  
  Please be very careful taking beautiful photos like these in Australia. Specifically, watch out for all of the Australia around you.
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i consider a lot of scaly land creatures lizards like lots of people consider random insects/arachnids/etc. bugs. forgive me if i am mistaken, for i am unfortunately not a herpetologist...yet?
- Thanks, i just cross posted it there. I checked their rules and they do have some exceptions. I dont know whether the Water Dragons are considered lizards, and im not an expert but i have posted several images to birding after someone else suggested there too.
  
  I did a quick look on wikipedia and I think it should check out! I'm always happy to see some fun lizards and reptiles, so thanks for sharing!
Looks like Joanna from Rescuers: Down Under.
Crazy claws on that thing.

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