These lizards play beneficial roles in controlling insect populations. While they might startle or cause minor issues if handled improperly, their primary defence mechanisms are not poisonous but ...

"Introduced to the Southeast region of the U.S. through the pet trade, these lizards now pose a threat to multiple states," the agency warned. But what are they? Are they dangerous around humans?

The tegu is a large, invasive, commonly black and white lizard from Argentina. They can grow up to 4 feet long and weighing 10 pounds or more, according to Georgia Wildlife. Unlike some other ...