"Back off - buddy !"

Gould's Monitor (Varanus gouldii). This is my 3ft. adult male, cornered in it's outside enclosure. It wasn't very happy with me getting so close to take this picture! Notice the puffed up throat, warning me off. It was also hissing and moments after I took this photo it tail-whipped me! I invite you to have a look at the rest of my "Australiana" gallery and feel free to make comments. Regards, Frilly.