A rainbow-coloured chameleon has been reunited with its owner - a week after escaping from a window and turning up in a neighbour's garden where it was mistaken for a toy.
It was only when the reptile winked that the resident realised it was real as it settled on a camellia in their garden on Weaver Avenue in Rhyl.
The RSPCA took the panther chameleon in and launched an appeal to track down its owner.
After hitting the headlines - Houdini - as he was nicknamed - was reunited with owner, Stuart Thorn after his week-long wander.
He said: "I was quite shocked to see my chameleon all over the local papers.
"In the hot weather, the windows had been open more to keep him cool - and he managed to escape and get out onto the streets of Rhyl .
"I'll be making sure it stays closed from now on.
"It's great to have him home.
"I'm grateful to the RSPCA and everyone who responded to their appeal."
Will Galvin, the RSCPA's animal collection officer, said: "We love happy endings and it was great to be able to return this chameleon home.
"This story certainly captured the imagination of many across North Wales and beyond.
"The adventures of this chameleon are an important reminder as to the benefits of microchipping animals, and a reminder that exotic pets can often escape.
"Indeed, escaped exotics are an issue frontline RSPCA officers deal with all the time."
