His career na to catch lizards. But their extinction na threat to humanity, ecosystem — Joseph Asoh warns hunter in viral video

Joseph Asoh, a prominent public figure based in PortHarcourt, has raised concerns about the potential extinction of lizards and its dire consequences for humanity.

Asoh’s plea comes on the heels of a viral video showcasing a ‘professional’ lizard hunter, sparking a debate on the ethical and environmental implications of hunting these reptiles.

Asoh emphasized the crucial role lizards play in maintaining the delicate balance of the ecosystem.

“Lizards 🦎 play a very important role in the balance of the ecosystem. They help to keep in check the numbers of ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, etc.,” he stated passionately.

Asoh cautioned against the indiscriminate killing of these creatures, emphasizing that their extinction could lead to a surge in the population of harmful insects, posing a genuine threat to humanity’s survival.

The public’s response to Asoh’s warning has been varied. Njideka Okafor expressed concerns about the potential extinction of lizards, drawing parallels with other species that have faced a similar fate due to human consumption.

Watch the viral video here.

Njideka Okafor said, “The lizards will go extinct like other species, which is not good. Most species are extinct because we ate the last one.”

Pamela Micheal, on the other hand, speculated about the financial motivations behind the lizard hunting, suggesting that they might be sold for traditional and ritualistic purposes.

Pamela Micheal said, “He will sell it to those people that sell native items and make money,then those people will sell it to native doctors for their use..the guy dey hustle sha.”

Engr C.E Nwamadu introduced a darker perspective, suggesting that lizards might be used for ritualistic purposes, especially to manipulate destinies or relationships. The chilling notion of using lizards for sinister charms and sacrifices added a layer of intrigue to the ongoing discussion.

Engr C.E Nwamadu wrote, They are using it for ritual. Most especially to tid peoplea destiny or tid man and woman together for love. They are using it for many wicked charm most especially on men. When they catch the male lizards, is for men they want to carry out some sacrifice for both male and female.”

Meanwhile, Bamisaye Seun shed light on the economic aspect of the issue, revealing that the demand for certain lizard species, particularly the red-headed ones, has created a lucrative market.

Bamisaye Seun said, “If u know u know, those lizards cost money most especially the red headed one, those herbs sellers sell the black headed one 1k, and the red headed one 2k omo the guy is making money if u don’t know, just imagine selling like 50 lizards a day, if u like catch like 300 lizards they will buy it sharp sharp and pay him instantly.”

The hunter in the viral video was depicted as potentially making substantial income by selling lizards to traditionalists and, ultimately, to native doctors for various purposes.

The viral video, at the center of this discourse, depicts the lizard hunter using a dead female lizard to lure and capture a male target.

The footage has ignited a crucial conversation about the ethical, environmental, and economic aspects of lizard hunting, prompting individuals to reconsider the impact of their actions on the delicate balance of the ecosystem.