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Exotic lizard found buried under 20 inches of snow by Rhode Island man shoveling driveway
The tegu lizard suffered frostbite and muscle weakness from nearly 20 inches of snow and was treated with partial tongue amputation and steroids, wildlife officials said.
- A man in Providence, Rhode Island found an exotic tegu lizard buried under 20 inches of snow while shoveling his driveway.
- The lizard was extremely weak, underweight, and suffering from frostbite and muscle weakness due to prolonged cold exposure.
- Veterinarians at the New England Wildlife Center amputated part of the tegu's tongue and gave it steroids to help its recovery.
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