Matobosaurus (Gerrhosaurus) validus Surprisingly for such a large reptile, the Giant Plated Lizard is a rather shy and retiring creature. It is in fact the third largest lizard in South Africa (the Nile and Rock Monitors being the two biggest) and grows to a length of up to 75cm, excluding the considerably lengthy tail. Giant […]

Giant Plated Lizard — de Wets Wild