Indonesia’s Lizard Hustlers: Inside the Reptile Gold Rush

In Indonesia, giant lizards aren’t just food — they’re a business. We follow local hunters catching monitor lizards for traditional dishes, but the real money is in the skins, destined for high-end leather wallets. Along the way, we dive into Surabaya’s chaotic reptile trade, where exotic pets move fast and cheap. And yes — we try making a wallet ourselves. Thang Leather:   / thanglgs   https://thanglgs.com/