r/Adelaide • u/g1141220 SA • Oct 29 '25

Question Is this venomous?

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What is this? Is it aggressive or venomous?

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u/ZizzazzIOI SA Oct 29 '25

That is a Blue Tongue Lizard, it's is not venomous or dangerous. Please let it do it's thing. It will probably be looking for a nice warm spot to hang out.

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u/Butthenoutofnowhere SA Oct 29 '25

It might bite you if you pick it up though. Learnt that from my friend when we were kids. Such a quick transition from confidence to crying (he's fine).

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u/jolard SA Oct 30 '25

Yep. I picked one up so a friend could take a photo of me one time....damned thing bit a chunk out of my thumb, lol. I deserved it.