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Mexan Beaded Lizard

 

mexican beaded lizard

 

Scientific Name: Heloderma horridum

 

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Size: Average 60 centimeters, maximum 90 centimeters.

 

Appearance: Less colorful than its cousin, the gila monster. It has black or pale yellow bands or is entirely black.

 

Type of Venom:  Its venom is hemotoxic and potentially dangerous to man.

 

Nature: It is short-tempered. It will turn and open its mouth in a threatening manner when molested.


Distribution: Mexico through Central America.

 

Habitat: Found in arid or desert areas, often in rocky hillsides, coming out during evening and early morning hours.

 

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Side Line:

  • Very strong legs let this lizard crawl over rocks and dig burrows

 

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