A couple have been spotted bringing their fat lizard for walks.

Lizard on a leash

Lizard on a leash

The married couple, from Loughborough in England have been drawing attention to themselves in recent times by bringing their 4ft long Savannah Bosc monitor lizard for a stroll on a lead in their hometown.

John Robinson, 60, and his 57-year-old spouse Pauline are often spotted walking the one-year-old 17lb reptilian friend through their local park and even down to the local shops.

It's not known if the lizard requires a poop-a-scoop or if he wears a muzzle, but the scaly creature has at least turned heads.