2.5-Foot Monitor Lizard Found Wandering Yarmouth Neighborhood

YARMOUTH (CBS) – Cape Cod offers plenty of wildlife. But one creature recently found walking through a residential neighborhood was a bit out of its element.

Massachusetts Environmental Police removed a 2.5-foot long Savannah monitor lizard that was found walking through a Yarmouth neighborhood.

"The monitor was turned over to officers who will transport the animal to professionals who are trained in reptile care and rehabilitation," environmental police posted.

Police reminded residents that possessing Savannah monitor lizards in Massachusetts is illegal.