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Venomous Lizards

Gila Monster ~ Mexican Beaded Lizard Family: HelodermatidaeGila Monster Heloderma suspectum Photo © Animal-World

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   These lizards belong in the family Helodermatidae.

   This family consists of 1 genus and only 2 species, the Gila Monster and the Mexican Beaded Lizard.

   The Gila Monster and the Mexican Beaded Lizard are found in North America, specifically in south-western United States and Mexico. They have a stout body with a broad head, well developed limbs, a short fat tail. They are carnivorous (meat eaters).

   The Gila Monster and the Beaded lizard have long been thought of as being the only venomous lizards, but today authorities do not rule out the possiblity that others may be found. However as of yet, they are the only two lizards that are known as venomous.

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Gila Monster	Mexican Beaded Lizard
Heloderma suspectum	Heloderma horridum

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