A Lizard Buries Itself Alive: Tegu Reptile Rescued from Rhode Island Snowbank
In a bizarre and heart-wrenching tale, a massive cold-blooded reptile was discovered buried in the snow of Rhode Island, with its survival a testament to the resilience of some creatures. A Providence resident stumbled upon the enormous tegu lizard while walking his driveway on Tuesday, sparking an unprecedented rescue operation.
The unlikely hero turned out to be ET Reptiles, a local store specializing in exotic pets, which swooped in to assist the distressed reptile. The creature's fragile state necessitated immediate medical attention, as it was found "extremely weak, underweight, and not moving well" by veterinarians at an animal hospital.
The lizard's ordeal was compounded by prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures, which had resulted in frostbite on its tongue and debilitating muscle weakness. In the end, a small portion of its tongue had to be amputated as part of its recovery plan, a critical step towards saving this extraordinary creature.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the New England Wildlife Center and ET Reptiles, the rescuers are cautiously optimistic about the reptile's prospects for survival. The center revealed in a social media update that "he is now resting comfortably and finally warm, which makes all the difference!" As medical professionals continue to monitor its progress, everyone involved remains deeply invested in the recovery of this remarkable "lizard in a blizzard."
In a bizarre and heart-wrenching tale, a massive cold-blooded reptile was discovered buried in the snow of Rhode Island, with its survival a testament to the resilience of some creatures. A Providence resident stumbled upon the enormous tegu lizard while walking his driveway on Tuesday, sparking an unprecedented rescue operation.
The unlikely hero turned out to be ET Reptiles, a local store specializing in exotic pets, which swooped in to assist the distressed reptile. The creature's fragile state necessitated immediate medical attention, as it was found "extremely weak, underweight, and not moving well" by veterinarians at an animal hospital.
The lizard's ordeal was compounded by prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures, which had resulted in frostbite on its tongue and debilitating muscle weakness. In the end, a small portion of its tongue had to be amputated as part of its recovery plan, a critical step towards saving this extraordinary creature.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of the New England Wildlife Center and ET Reptiles, the rescuers are cautiously optimistic about the reptile's prospects for survival. The center revealed in a social media update that "he is now resting comfortably and finally warm, which makes all the difference!" As medical professionals continue to monitor its progress, everyone involved remains deeply invested in the recovery of this remarkable "lizard in a blizzard."
it's actually kinda inspiring that it was able to tough out the cold and frostbite. also super grateful for ET Reptiles and the New England Wildlife Center stepping up to help this guy 
hope it makes a full recovery 
!! that lizard's survival story is like something out of a movie 
! i mean, who would've thought a tegu could survive in rhode island snow? 
et reptiles are literally lifesavers 
they're doing everything to save this little guy 
. that's like, so many hearts being broken, but also, a whole lot of hope 
. i'm rooting for this lizard all the way 
. It just goes to show how resilient some animals can be, even when faced with extreme conditions 
. Fingers crossed for this little guy, though - I'm sure we're all rooting for him 
That's some scary stuff right there. On the bright side, at least the little guy made it out alive 
. anyway, glad those nice people from et reptiles and the new england wildlife center were able to rescue this little guy, hope it's doing okay now 
. But seriously, this little guy's survival story is giving me all the feels 
? I mean, I've heard of animals being resilient before, but this is just crazy! A lizard gets buried in snow and still manages to survive... it's like something out of a sci-fi movie. And the part where they had to amputate a piece of its tongue because of frostbite? That's just wild 
. I just hope it recovers fully, it'd be such a shame if it didn't make it 
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gotta feel bad for that poor lizard, been through way too much already... freezing temps, snowbank, and now they're gonna lose a part of its tongue 
hope it pulls thru tho, kinda crazy it's still alive 
. I mean, come on, a lizard just waltzes into a snowbank and gets buried? That's like saying a cat jumps into a bathtub by accident. I'm not buying it 
. Where are the pics of this rescue op? And what exactly did we learn from this ordeal about reptiles' survival skills in snowbanks?