It appeared quiet and inquiring in the film, as it lounged on the balcony’s balcony.
Mr. Raja also noted that the snake was relaxed and appeared to be familiar with the presence of humans. His organization is involved in the study and protection of reptiles and amphibians.
He told CNA938’s Singapore Today,” This is very likely a captive animal that either escaped or someone might have left it because they could n’t take care of it.”
Mr. Raja claimed that despite not having seen instances of observe snakes being kept in homes in Singapore, they are well-liked in other nations where keeping for pets is permitted.
It is illegal under Singapore’s Wildlife Act to reduce animals, including check snakes, from the wild. On a list of prohibited animals, check lizards cannot be kept as pets.
Violators may face a fine of up to S$ 10, 000 and/or prison of up to six months for a second offence.
THE HOME War
The Punggol home’s 1.5 meter-long monitor lizard entered last Thursday through the front copper gate, causing a commotion among the residents as they pounced on the turtle.
They locked the sliding doors and shoved it with shovels onto their balcony.  ,
A two-person NParks crew used chopsticks and blankets to catch the lizard before putting it in a box and bringing it home.
The resident at the house where the reptile lived was Mr. Jeffrey Toh, who had initial suspicions that the turtle might have been a neighbor’s dog.
” It was very clean, did n’t bring any mud. Its colors were pretty great, not like the people you see outside. Those inside are frequently dirty and have marks”, he noted.
PUNGGOL People UNFAZED
People of Waterway Terraces II, the Punggol stop at the center of the event, appeared unfazed by the meeting between their neighbors.
A similar event in their houses would instead be “interesting,” according to the majority of residents CNA spoke to.
Most people also understood that if they encountered someone who was similar to them, they should call NParks or the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society ( Acres ) immediately.
With its canal and wooded areas, wild animals are not uncommon to occur in Punggol. Monkeys, wild animals, snakes and monitor snakes can often be spotted in the village and garden connectors.
” I find the animals in Punggol exciting, it’s the beauty of this area”, said Mr Terence Ho, a citizen of the wall. He added that if NParks removed the reptile from Punggol, he would be “quite unfortunate.”
” They are not scary as long as we do n’t provoke them. There’s a lot of screen lizards along the lake, and we live in harmony”, said another tenant Mdm Law, adding she teaches her 13- year- ancient nephew to observe the reptiles from afar.
One native, who just wanted to be known as Alex, said that it could become concerning if the reptile turns out to be someone’s dog.
Children may not have the antibodies to combat the poison if it becomes soft and bites children along the corridor. But for displays in the wild, those are in essence and should be protected”, he said.
Monitor lizards produce venom, which may kill smaller prey but has a moderate impact on people, according to the website of NParks.  ,  ,
After seeing the website pictures, a resident and nature enthusiast named Cheung said she quickly looked up the type of monitor lizard and looked it up by its markings.  ,
She claimed that while she is not afraid of a similar incident because she has a grid wall due to her pets, it would be helpful for the general public to know how to deal with such a condition.
WHAT TO DO IF A Track LIZARD VISITS YOUR HOME
Mr Raja said displays do, at times, wander into places frequented by mankind, yet near or into houses.
” They could be looking for food. He said that one might be wandering under a wall and being spook it, leading to the steps being run.