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Liberal_in_LA

(44,397 posts)
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 08:08 PM Jun 2016

Monitor lizard blocks door of house in Thailand

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In the clip, the white dog can be heard barking in terror, while a man and woman talk in the background.
According to a translation by Coconuts Bangkok, the man says:, ‘Hia (a Thai term for the lizards) is in our house. It’s f**king huge!’

A woman then offers this helpful suggestion: ‘They say if you throw a coin at it, it will go away! It’s like giving the lizard luck and fortune!’ to which the man responds: ‘You should stand next to it, sister. You’re the same size.’

Then the lizard slaps its tail against the table and everyone freaks out.

In a later interview with Coconuts, Attanai said the lizard was actually a frequent visitor to the house and the family had named it Selena, after their favourite pop star Selena Gomez. As if this story couldn’t get more surreal.

http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/16/this-monster-lizard-at-the-door-is-absolutely-terrifying-5947737/


Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/16/this-monster-lizard-at-the-door-is-absolutely-terrifying-5947737/#ixzz4Bn4fwpJA

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Monitor lizard blocks door of house in Thailand (Original Post) Liberal_in_LA Jun 2016 OP
!!!! allan01 Jun 2016 #1
"I hear you knockin', but you can't come in." n/t RKP5637 Jun 2016 #2
Republican pollster. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2016 #3
He just came to borrow some sugar. geomon666 Jun 2016 #4
And I just got over my fear awoke_in_2003 Jun 2016 #5
Yikes… midnight Jun 2016 #6
"You shall not passzzzzzzzz!!! " nt Guy Whitey Corngood Jun 2016 #7
WTF? Do those things bite? ecstatic Jun 2016 #8
Danger to humans: Water Monitors do not prey upon humans...however Liberal_in_LA Jun 2016 #9
Hodor! AngryAmish Jun 2016 #10
LOL!!!! greytdemocrat Jun 2016 #12
DUzy! pinboy3niner Jun 2016 #13
'Scuse me, do you have a moment to talk about our lord and savior, Godzilla? n/t X_Digger Jun 2016 #11
lol. Liberal_in_LA Jun 2016 #14
She just wants iinnnnnn: tblue37 Jun 2016 #15
 

Liberal_in_LA

(44,397 posts)
9. Danger to humans: Water Monitors do not prey upon humans...however
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 10:51 PM
Jun 2016

Danger to humans: Water Monitors do not prey upon humans, preferring to eat much smaller animals. However, a Water Monitor that is grabbed or threatened by a human may use its teeth, claws, or tail to defend itself, and all three could inflict significant injury. If you are bitten by a water monitor, it is important to clean the wound and apply antibiotic ointment immediately, as rotting flesh in the monitor’s mouth may lead to inflection. You should seek medical attention in the case of any serious bite in order to prevent infection. It is possible that very serious bites from the largest monitors may lead to fatalities.

https://bangkokherps.wordpress.com/2011/09/20/water-monitor/

tblue37

(65,619 posts)
15. She just wants iinnnnnn:
Fri Jun 17, 2016, 01:45 AM
Jun 2016

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