Incredible Footage Shows Ferocious Battle Between Iguana and Horned Viper in Captivity.
“The lizard actively attacked the opponent first, but was bitten by a dangerous venomous snake. Surprisingly, even after being bitten by the venomous snake, the lizard still won and emerged completely unscathed.”
Although not immune to venom like some other snakes, the monitor lizard has tough and thick skin. Therefore, the snake was unable to inject venom into its opponent. As a result, the iguana ate the viper.
The iguana is a large reptile covered with a layer of scales all over its body. They have long necks, tails, and strong legs with well-developed limbs. Their external appearance resembles that of a lizard, but they are larger and longer, measuring up to 2.5-3 meters in length and weighing around 10 kg.
They enjoy soaking and hunting in rivers and streams like crocodiles. Iguanas usually live in forested areas near rivers, streams, creeks, swamps, islets, and humid tropical forests.
Iguanas are carnivorous. In the wild, they often catch mice, insects, frogs, toads, snakes, eels, fish, and other lizards. Sometimes, iguanas boldly steal crocodile eggs.
Despite their heavy appearance, when pursuing prey, iguanas can run very fast. Like many other reptiles, iguanas are capable of going days without eating. However, when they do catch their prey, they will devour it to build up their reserves for periods without food.
