Gijs

What a beautiful big boy! We're fortunate to live in an area where we get to see these beautiful creatures roaming free. We have at least 5 of them in our back yard as of lately. None of them are as large as Gijs, but usually when they get that large, others will call the wildlife rehab to come take them away. They are a feral species here and people don't like them eating their vegetation.

It's unfortunate that people also feel threatened by these creatures, as they won't attack unless they are provoked. Unfortunately, there is no place (legal) to place these creatures back into the wild, and finding people with the means to take on the large ones is rare. We fostered a few of them over the past couple of years - until we moved and could not set up a pen at our new place.

The fosters were Gijs size. One of them was very tame, who we called "Big Daddy" and he stayed indoors with us through a couple of hurricanes. One of them had been shot up with a BB gun, which was pretty sad. Those creatures have all found refuge in an Everglades park now. They really are neat to observe roaming freely.

Congratulations for Gijs being POTD!!

Hey Gijs you shur are a beautiful girl I would love to give you a hug any day. :D

I love big Lizards like you and im shur you have an even bigger heart for your humane parents.

Congradulations on being the Pet Of The Day.!!!!

What a magnificent girl you are, Gijs, and your photo, breathtaking! I admit I'm not too familiar with your species, but my eyes popped out when I read how big you are!:eek: Wow,how cool is that!!! :) And what a devoted, knowledgeable and caring guardian you have in your human! It's clear you are one much loved skinned kid! Yes, I would love to come for a visit Gijs and wouldn't hesitate for a second to give you a big hug!:D Congratulations to you beautiful Gijs, our most unique and deserving PET OF THE DAY! Enjoy your day in the spotlight and each and every day of your wonderful life!:)

You are quite spectacular, Gijis, and affectionate, too . . . I know you will enjoy a wonderful day in the limelight as our special POTD, and hope you will have a long life with your devoted guardian, lovely girl! :)