Terrifying Lizard Shockingly Climbs Onto Man

In this wild video from the Australian outback, two French-speaking travelers stumble upon a frill-necked lizard basking in the sun. At first, the reptile dramatically flares its colorful frill, hissing in defense, but the moment turns even more shocking when the lizard suddenly bolts forward and scrambles right up one man’s back. The startled duo shouts in surprise, half laughing and half panicking, as the lizard clings on, turning an ordinary wildlife encounter into an unforgettable adventure.

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Two french speaking guys encounter a Frill-necked lizard in the Australian outback. pic.twitter.com/qrNyMsadNZ

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