Giant lizard

A giant lizard was a huge variety of lizard.

Description
Giant lizards were much larger than normal lizards and monitor lizards, and as such, were about long.

Behavior
These creatures did not seem to keep or hoard treasure of any type. They were very quick at traversing land, and much faster than all other types of lizards. Giant lizards were good climbers, and could climb as fast as they crawled. Some of these beasts could hold their breath for up to 15 minutes, as well as climb upside down on ceilings and difficult surfaces.

Combat
Giant lizards had very large maws, making it able for them to envelop smaller foes.

Sub-Species

 * Itzmti: a species of giant lizard that was native to Maztica. They had dull-red scales that were evocative of a dragon's and their flesh was considered a delicacy.

Ecology
Appearing in pairs or in groups up to twelve, giant lizards preferred to lurk in swamps and marshes. They were also known to be solitary, and could dwell in any warm lands. However, they were sometimes domesticated by lizardfolk who used them as pack animals and a source of food.

They were somewhat lazy at hunting, and would often attack anything that could be eaten. Giant lizards were known to be hunted upon by black dragons.

Habitats
In northwest Faerûn, giant lizards could be found in the Stump Bog. Beyond the Prime Material plane, like most mundane animals these creatures could be found in the Beastlands.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Hoard of the Dragon Queen • Out of the Abyss • Tomb of Annihilation • Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
 * Video Games
 * Pool of Radiance • Gateway to the Savage Frontier • Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms