Small Miracle: Reunited Tegu Lizard and Family Didn’t Even Realize He Was Missing
In a stunning turn of events, a 3.5-foot tegu lizard found wandering the streets of a Texas city has been reunited with his family. This emotional reunion comes after the family initially didn’t even realize their prized pet had gone on a little adventure.
The heartwarming tale began when a concerned citizen spotted the giant lizard wandering the streets and called the local authorities. It was clear that this animal didn’t belong on the streets and needed to be returned to its rightful place – someone’s backyard, apparently.
The police department sprung into action and was able to find the tegu’s owner, who was really surprised to hear about the wandering lizard. When the family arrived to collect their wayward pet, they were emotional and grateful, but also a little confused.
“We didn’t know he was gone,” said the family in a statement. “We just thought he was really inactive lately. It turns out he was just out exploring the world and having fun without us. Typical.”
The Tegu, a member of the monitor lizard family, is a popular pet for those who want an exotic and unique animal they can show off to their friends. They can grow up to five feet in length, but are generally known for being docile and affectionate pets.
In fact, many Tegu owners keep their pets in their homes, roaming free around the house and cuddling with them on the couch. One can only imagine what kind of adventures this little guy was having while exploring the great outdoors.
While the family was overjoyed to have their pet back, the incident has caused a bit of a stir in the neighborhood. Some residents are concerned that more Tegus could be out there, wreaking havoc in their manicured lawns and terrorizing the local children.
Others, however, see this as a sign of hope. “Maybe this wandering Tegu is a symbol of freedom and exploration,” said one local resident. “Maybe we’re all just Tegus, searching for something more out of life. Or maybe we just need to build better fences.”
Regardless of how you view this environmental catastrophe, one thing is clear: Tegus are beloved pets and members of the family. So next time you see a giant lizard wandering down your street, don’t just call the cops – look around to see if he belongs to someone. Chances are, their family didn’t even realize they were missing.
