Lizard Found In Starbucks Latte, Customer Claims

A woman in Phoenix got a jolt from her Starbucks latte and it wasn't because of the caffeine rush.

Kim Dillon said she spit out a tiny, legless lizard from her sugar-free espresso drink last week, an experience that still disturbs her.

"It was just so gross knowing it was in my mouth," she told ABC15.com.

Her husband, Brian, was even more grossed out.

"It was a lizard," Brian told the station. "A little lizard! That she drank. That went into her mouth."

The couple put the reptile remains into a bag and took it back to the coffee shop, where employees apologized profusely.

A Starbucks representative told the station it was disturbed by the news and would investigate the matter. A representative for the Fry's Marketplace, where the Starbucks was located, said it is having a pest control company go over the property thoroughly.

The Dillons said they appreciate the efforts, but haven't said if they plan to sue.

They did tell ABC15 that the lizard-tainted latte may have turned them into tea drinkers permanently.