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Mexican Beaded Lizard

Heloderma horridum

Photo by ReannaDee
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Field Notes

Description:

Named for the 'beaded' appearance of the scales, this is one species of a venomous lizard. The beaded lizard is larger than it's close relative the gila monster.

Habitat:

This magnificent creature is a resident of Tulsa Zoo. Natural habitat is found in the southern region of Guatemala and all over Mexico.

Reference Links:

Heloderma horridum horridum (WIEGMANN 1829), Beaded lizard

Species ID Suggestions

Mexican Beaded Lizard

Heloderma horridum
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