Nile monitors are classified as invasive and are not protected in Florida except under anti-cruelty laws, according to the ...

Wildlife biologists and trappers in Florida say Nile monitors are an up-and-coming invasive species that threatens native wildlife.

Like other invasive species, including Burmese pythons and green iguanas, it’s legal to humanely kill Nile monitors on private property without a permit, with landowner permission, or on one of 32 ...