Giant lizard seen wandering Santa Clara County park

(KRON) — Santa Clara County Parks is asking for the public’s help finding an Argentine black and white tegu — a lizard that can grow to the size on an ironing board — recently seen wandering Joseph D. Grant County Park.

The species of lizard can grow to 4 feet long and weigh more than 10 pounds, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

“They’re a popular pet and don’t belong in parks,” Santa Clara County Parks shared on social media Friday.

A group of hikers photographed the lizard after finding it in the park serval days ago. Anyone with information about the lizard’s location is asked to contact the Santa Clara County Parks department at (408) 274-6121.

“These lizards are not native to the area and tend to eat bird eggs, small birds, small lizards and various small mammals and invertebrates,” Santa Clara County Parks said. “They are docile so they won’t harm people.”