Wildlife officials say a large exotic lizard was found buried in the snow in Rhode Island.
This photo provided by the New England Wildlife Center shows a tegu lizard which was found buried in snow in Providence, R.I., in late January 2025. This photo provided by the New England Wildlife Center shows a tegu lizard which was found buried in snow in Providence, R.
I., in late January 2025. I., in late January 2025. – Wildlife officials say a “lizard in a blizzard” has been rescued after a man discovered the large cold-blooded reptile buried in snow in Rhode Island, somehow surviving the frigid temperatures. According to the New England Wildlife Center, the Providence man spotted the tegu lizard from his driveway on Tuesday. The reptile was quickly brought it indoors and wrapped in a T-shirt to help conserve heat.ET Reptiles, a reptile store based in Rhode Island, agreed to pick up the tegu and take it to an animal hospital. There, veterinarians found the tegu to be “extremely weak, underweight, and not moving well." The tegu's tongue had also suffered frostbite and muscle weakness due to prolonged exposure to the cold — a circumstance that leads to cell failure in cold-blooded animals in low temperatures.“He is now resting comfortably and finally warm, which makes all the difference!” the wildlife center said in a social media post."We will be rooting for a good outcome and will share updates as we have them.” The center says it's unknown if the lizard escaped on its own from wherever it was being kept or was abandoned. The black and white lizards are native to South America and have become popular in the pet trade. They have become known as an invasive species in certain states, like Florida, as more owners who had intended to keep them as pets abandon them into the wild. They can grow to 4 feet long. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.San Antonio’s all-female Paintball Ladies aims to foster empowerment, communitySan Antonio’s free Cowboy Breakfast returns to Frost Bank Center0:58Culinary students, instructors & volunteers prep for Cowboy BreakfastCybersecurity expert warn of rising ghost tapping scam targeting credit cards, digital walletsFlight aborts takeoff, avoids collision after private plane entered runway at San Antonio airportKSAT's Erica Hernandez describes moment law enforcement deployed tear gas on protestersKSAT's Erica Hernandez captures crowd of protesters as they headed toward Dilley detention facilityKSAT's Erica Hernandez captures crowd of protesters as they headed toward Dilley detention facilityTensions rise between protesters and law enforcement at Dilley immigration facilityVITA San Antonio offers free tax preparation for residents earning $65,000 or less▶Immigration attorney says ongoing lockdown at detention facility in DilleyProtesters gather in Dilley to march to immigration detention centerUT San Antonio reopens Institute of Texan Cultures at Frost TowerProperty owner battles CPS Energy over power pole dispute: ‘Where are our rights as landowners?’East Side group receives $250,000 grant to prevent youth crime through community engagementSan Antonio councilwoman gets probation, lower charge in DWI case plea dealMan sprays unknown substance toward Rep. Ilhan OmarNASA aircraft makes belly landing at airport in Houston200+ blood donation appointments canceled, missed due to winter storm in San AntonioIs your TikTok not working properly? Here's what you should knowGov. Greg Abbott adds Bexar County to disaster declaration during winter weatherThe Texas freeze shut down a lot of regular weekend stops for neighbors, including farmers markets.The Texas freeze shut down a lot of regular weekend stops for neighbors, including farmers markets.🎵 KRTU is celebrating 50 years on the air with a free concert Friday
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