Hi im new here and live in Malaysia...the thing is just now an unknown lizard through my room ceiling windows...when we tried to fend it off it jumped on top my closet and then between my PC wires and then disappeared...

thing is I am afraid the lizard are still in my room so I need guidance/help from the community...

my concern is does this lizard dangerous and harmful and is there any possibilities that it climbed back to the windows and left or if its still in my room how can I make it to leave my room... ...helps and advice are much appreciated... thank you

Welcome to HerpCenter,
Looks like a small monitor of some sort. Its not venomous if that is what you are concerned with.
Its probably more scared of you than you are of it.
If you leave it alone it will likely find its way back outside.

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Yea I agree, looks like a monitor. Welcome to Herpcenter.

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Yep, That's a monitor.

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Welcome. For a quick shot, that's a beautiful photo.

If you are really afraid of lizards, it might be worth getting someone to make sure that it is gone for your peace of mind. If not, it's not venomous, and not likely to bite you unless you corner it.

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Could be a young water monitor. Take a look at the nostrils if they are near the end of the snout, that's probably what it is.

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Mike
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Thanks guys for the warm welcome and your advice...well I am afraid of lizards and was wondering can the monitor climb a smooth surface wall?? because if not then it will will be in my room...and how long can it survive without food??...and is it a jevenile??? Thanks

Based on color and location I'd agree with Mike in that it's a juvenile water monitor. He likely found his way in there looking for rats or mice to eat. If you see him again you can probably shoo him out with a broom or something, but he's not dangerous. If you tried to pick him up he might bite or scratch you though. And no, a monitor can't climb a smooth surface.

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oh ok then guess I have to relocate the monitor back to his habitat ... Thanks again guys...

Thanks for taking the time to learn about it and not just freak out. Many people kill animals out of fear.

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