Hulks told rescuers he searched his house, but eventually determined the reptile had left the house.
He said it wasn't until a month later when he had some friends over that the lizard came running out from under the sofa.
Hulks contacted the RSPCA and rescuers soon arrived to capture the animal, which Hulks dubbed Eddie Lizzard.
"He is a real character and has had an incredible adventure -- traveling thousands of miles on a ten-and-a-half hour flight then living for a month under my sofa," Hulks said. "I am just relieved he survived."
The RSPCA identified Eddie as a green anolis lizard.
"It is amazing to think he has survived such an incredible journey. He is certainly a very lucky lizard," said Richard Durrant, an RSPCA animal welfare officer.
The lizard is now being cared for by reptile experts, the RSPCA said.
