Popular Post solomon david Posted May 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2020 Was crossing a river bridge near koh San today and out of the corner of my eye noticed something in the water heading in my direction As it got nearer it was like some sort of small crocodile or alligator kind of thing maybe 6 feet long and had snake like fangs Dark brown in colour with silvery type hoops Saw something similar in malake Malaysia a few years ago Anyone know what it was? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post impulse Posted May 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2020 Water monitor... 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinvictus Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Funny as normally thats what I overhear Thais say when I'm near. 'Toa arai wa.' What creature/animal is this?! Now, if they call you 'monitor lizard' in Thai, that might a bit more concerning. Take away point is, they can call each other 'monitor lizards' but don't you ever do it. ???? That is the button. ???????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsouthdevide Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 It's a monitor lizard, The Thais call it, and once again, forgive my spelling as I'm writing it as I hear it spoken in Thai... Tungn tungtong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yinn Posted May 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2020 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Davo369 Posted May 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2020 Probably a dinosaur 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedo1968 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Have seen these on the streets near khlongs in Bangkok. There used to be a family of 3 at the back of a hotel in Happyland, the khlong was cleaned ( wasn't really dirty if the monitors could live there ! ) and the water monitors disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cornishcarlos Posted May 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Davo369 said: Probably a dinosaur Thai politicians can't swim apparently !!! 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Commonly known as “ hia “ and, as stated, a good name to call someone you don’t like but DO be prepared to run !! Usually see one or two on our daily walks round a nearby lake, I like’em !!...... but couldn’t eat a whole one !! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaLa Posted May 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2020 Reports from Scotland say there hasn't been a sighting of the Loch Ness monster in years. I had a sneaky feeling the creature had moved on to some where warmer. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post garygooner Posted May 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2020 Wouldn't be at all surprised if my ex has changed into a creepy disgusting water dwelling creature. Thankfully I moved apartments. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob A Kneale Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) 16 hours ago, solomon david said: As it got nearer it was like some sort of small crocodile or alligator kind of thing maybe 6 feet long and had snake like fangs Either it wasn't a water monitor or it didn't have "fangs"! Maybe you're referring to it's snake-like forked tongue? Edited May 19, 2020 by Bob A Kneale 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc Posted May 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 9:52 AM, DaLa said: Reports from Scotland say there hasn't been a sighting of the Loch Ness monster in years. I had a sneaky feeling the creature had moved on to some where warmer. In Scotland they do a little jig when they meet. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew Dwyer Posted May 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2020 “Hia’s” ( pun intended ) one i came across a couple of hours ago. He was about 2 metres long but scampered away quickly as I tried to get close enough for a decent photo !! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post poskat Posted May 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2020 most likely a gecko that was mutated by the covid virus. did you happen to notice if it was wearing a mask? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solomon david Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Looked fairly benign but was still glad I waS on the bridge rather than in the river when it swam past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 2 hours ago, solomon david said: Looked fairly benign but was still glad I waS on the bridge rather than in the river when it swam past They tend to get away as fast as possible when they see you. I would imagine a nasty bite or similar if you crept up and tried to cuddle one though. They do serve a good purpose in getting rid of other dead smelly animals. Natures 'bin-men' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple01 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Thakskin sneakin back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofacloud Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 That was the Thai economy, rapidly going under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 A Monitor lizard... perhaps? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxx Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Most likely a naga. Particularly common in the north east, but not unheard of elsewhere. Known for making fireballs in their spare time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple01 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I havnt seen them since i stopped drinking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsajapan Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Just landed ? right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxper Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Was this anywhere near Loch Ness ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoCesar Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 did it resemble anyone of these fellows? https://www.google.com/search?q=water+monitor&rlz=1C1EXJR_enSE888SE888&sxsrf=ALeKk00e5q4xN0bxGGD2xoLPF_i3v6Wb8g:1590160355381&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih4_j44MfpAhXuxcQBHSPYAQUQ_AUoAXoECBcQAw&biw=1280&bih=610 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace648 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 As others have said it was most likely a Monitor l lizard. They are very common near lakes and rivers and in fact you can see hundreds of them in Lumpini Park in the middle of Bangkok. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foexie Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Luckly your clear pic was a big help 55555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dense dumbpling sepo Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 best to keep as far away as possible from these backpackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 3:06 PM, overherebc said: I would imagine a nasty bite or similar if you crept up and tried to cuddle one They use their tail like a bull whip, seen a small one being annoyed by a few puppies, it carried on walking slowly, whipping its tail at them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solomon david Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Saw another one(same 0ne?) a few days ago in same river Edited May 28, 2020 by solomon david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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