Gold Coast Lizards
The Gold Coast is home to a diverse array of lizard species, including skinks, dragons, monitor lizards, and legless lizards. The majority of lizards are relatively harmless and are common visitors throughout South East Queensland.
Please feel free to familiarise yourself with some of the local reptiles we get here. If you would like to have a lizard identified, either text an image to Mitch on 0423 866 017, or alternatively, upload a high resolution image using the contact form provided. We always welcome your images and may use them on our website.
Major Skink
This smaller relative to the Land Mullet, exists from Far north-eastern NSW to the tip of Cape York in QLD. They …
Blue Tongue Skink
The Blue Tongue Skink is a frequently encountered backyard guest. They thrive throughout South East Queensland …
Three Clawed Worm Skink
The Three Clawed Worm Skink is a commonly encountered lizard and is often found in compost and garden …
Three Toed Snake Toothed Skink
The Three Toed Snake Toothed Skink is rarely seen here on the Gold Coast. They favour hinterland areas, with the …
Pink Tongue Skink
The Pink Tongue Skink is a common resident in well wooded areas, particularly rainforest. They are similar to Blue …
Land Mullet
The Land Mullet is frequently encountered in mountainous areas from Gosford NSW to South Eastern Queensland …
Eastern Bearded Dragon
Bearded Dragons are one of most frequently encountered lizard species here in South East Queensland. They …
Eastern Water Dragon
Water Dragons are another one of our most frequently encountered lizard species here in South East Queensland. They thrive …
Southern Angle Headed Dragon
Angle Headed dragons come in remarkably vibrant shades of colour. These dragons are a little bit smaller than some of the …
Burtons Legless Lizard
The Burtons Legless Lizard is a common backyard visitor. This small snake-like lizard feeds primarily on other small …
Common Scaly Foot Legless Lizard
The Common Scaly Foot Legless Lizard is a common guest in hinterland areas with plentiful ground lying plantation …
Lace Monitor
The Lace Monitor is the most commonly encountered monitor species that we have here in South East Queensland …