The Botanic Gardens is home to plenty of reptilian creatures in Singapore, such as lizards and terrapins.

Some of them happen to be massive.

Chonky monitor lizard in Botanic Gardens

One of the resident water monitor lizards at the Botanic Gardens was spotted casually strolling around the walking path, biting onto a huge fish in its mouth.

The chonky monitor lizard seemed to have emerged from the lake with a large fish, possibly a tilapia.

The absolute unit was also seen chilling on the ground by the side of the footpath, perhaps taking a break from its hunt.

It was caught casually strolling across the walking path, with the large fish in its mouth.

Malayan water monitor lizard

Although all monitor lizards look pretty similar, Singapore actually has three species: the Malayan water monitor lizard, Clouded monitor lizard and Dumeril's monitor lizard, the former of which is the most common.

The Malayan water monitor lizard can grow up to 3 metres, so this monitor lizard probably hasn't hit its peak potential yet.

They feed on a variety of foods like crabs, snakes and fish.

If you encounter one in the wild, do not be alarmed and keep your distance. Monitor lizards are shy and will not attack unless provoked or cornered.

In the rare event that you have sustained a bite, seek medical attention immediately as a bacterial infection might occur from the bite.

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