India, June 10 -- Park rangers in Santa Clara County are looking for a large black and white lizard that hikers saw earlier this week. The lizard, called an Argentine black and white tegu, was spotted at Joseph D. Grant County Park. The hikers took a photo and told park staff right away.

This type of lizard comes from South America. It can grow almost five feet long and weigh over 10 pounds. Rangers are now searching the area around Grant Lake on foot, trying to find it.

The Santa Clara County Parks Department is asking visitors not to go near the lizard, try to catch it, or look for it on their own. Instead, they should tell a park ranger or call (408) 274-6121 if they see it.

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