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    Monitor Lizard ID - Cat Tien, Vietnam

    Thanks Brian. That sounds good. Your photo is fantastic btw.
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    Monitor Lizard ID - Cat Tien, Vietnam

    Thanks Andy. Given your suggestion I have looked closely at photos of each type of monitor and it seems to me that the Asian Water Monitor has an oval nostril whilst that of the Clouded Monitor seems slightly pointed toward the front. Is that the difference that I should be looking for? I have...
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    Monitor Lizard ID - Cat Tien, Vietnam

    Thanks for the pictures. It seems from these posts that the Asian Water Monitor is quite happy high in trees hough the Clouded Monitor photo is a good match, particularly around the mouth. I am going to say it is most likely an Asian Water Monitor, as they are far more common, there are no...
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    Monitor Lizard ID - Cat Tien, Vietnam

    This photo was taken in Cat Tien NP on 25th January 2024. I am wondering if it is possible to tell if it is an Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) or a Clouded Monitor (Varanus nebulosus). It is very high up in a tree on the banks of the river and looks very comfortable there. I understand...
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