The Tegu lizard has been found not far from where I live. It's a South American lizard that grows to 4' and is a predator on ground nesting bird eggs--turkeys, quail, woodcock to name a few and capable of killing small dogs.

https://www.savannahnow.com/news/20190308/large-exotic-lizard-may-have-toehold-in-south-georgia