21. Applegate Reptiles Home Page Breeder of many species of kingsnakes and milksnakes; also offers gila monsters and Mexican beaded lizards. http://www.applegatereptiles.com/

PO Box 338 Campo, CA 91906 USA (619) 478-5123 Phone/Fax EMAIL Robert Applegate Hypomelanistic Greer's Kingsnakes Special Pyros Striped Sinaloan Milksnakes Worldwide business welcome. I have the papers. If you can legally receive it, I can ship to you. View our current Updated 4/20/05 YOU WILL WANT TO COME BACK! There are many free articles and lots of information here, so Please BOOKMARK my site. Applegate Reptiles has been known for over twenty-five years as a breeder of quality and rare reptiles. Our name is on two strains of snakes - the Applegate Arizona Mountain Kingnake and the Applegate San Diego Gopher Snake. We will continue to produce some of the finest Colubrid snakes and Heloderma. We have written many good and interesting articles over the years. These articles deal with the husbandry and breeding of many types of reptiles. To see a list of these articles, please go to our Article Archive NEW ARTICLES! Mexican Beaded Lizard ( Heloderma h. exasperatum ) Bite AND Kingsnakes and Milksnakes Book - The General Care and Maintenance of Milk Snakes Please note that our milksnake book is currently out of print, but we have left the link above so that you can read the book online. WhatIsIt?

22. Poisonous Lizards gila Monster. The only poisonous lizard known to the world is native to the Known as the gila Monster or Beaded Lizard, these animals spend about 80% of http://www.geo-outdoors.info/poisonous_lizards.htm

Home Search Mission About the Author ... Gear Sources Poisonous Lizards Gila Monster The only poisonous lizard known to the world is native to the desert southwest of the US and Mexico. Known as the Gila Monster or Beaded Lizard, these animals spend about 80% of their life underground but become more active at the surface during Spring. Technically, there are two species of Gila Monster, but it usually takes a herpetologist to make the distinction. Though Gila Monsters appear slow and lumbering, these creatures can move with surprising speed, and they WILL render a severe, poisonous bite. They have been known to stay attached to human victims for 15 minutes, and in at least one case, not even pliers could pry the animal loose. Recently deceased snakes can still have a bite reflex, and to be on the safe side, I would expect the same of this creature. Additionally, the poisons from these animals can still affect a person long after the lizard has been dead should a finger be snagged on a fang for example. As with all animals, these creatures are a normal and desired part of the

23. Welcome To Goatsby's Place!!! Dealing with many topics including legality, husbandry and handling of gila monsters and bearded lizards. http://www.goatsby.com/

24. Biology Of Gila Monsters And Beaded Lizards Biology of gila Monsters and Beaded lizards Organisms and Environments, 9 WithContributions from Brent E. Martin and Charles H. Lowe. http://www.ucpress.edu/books/pages/10325.html

@import "style.css"; 247 pages, 7 x 10 inches, 35 color illustrations, 26 b/w photographs, 40 line illustrations, 2 maps, 22 tables Published July 2005 Available worldwide Entire Site Books Journals E-Editions The Press Daniel D. Beck Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards Organisms and Environments, 9 With Contributions from Brent E. Martin and Charles H. Lowe. Photographs by Thomas Wiewandt. Foreword by Harry W. Greene. In stockships in 2-3 days Categories: Organismal Biology Herpetology Animals Organismal Biology ... MORE INFO AND CHOICES Email: Read Chapter 3, "The Venom System and Envenomation," pdf format Description Table of Contents About the Author ... Related Books "This is the first comprehensive treatment of the biology of the Monstersauria in nearly 50 years, during which time our knowledge has increased dramatically. It gives the reader an unprecedented opportunity to understand the evolution, ecology, and behavior of gila monsters and beaded lizards, as well as insights into folklore, venom, and threats to the existence of these fabled animals."William Cooper , Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne "Beck is the foremost authority on these animals and has published extensively on them. He provides a highly readable and fascinating summary of their biology."Jonathan Campbell, author of

25. Sonoran Lizards General information and a look at the natural habitat of Heloderma suspectum presented by BioPark International, Inc. http://biopark.org/lizards.html

LOTS OF LIZARDS In the Sonoran Desert, lizards are particularly conspicuous to the casual observer because so many are diurnally active. Most species are carnivorous and the majority are important consumers of insects. A few, like the common collared lizard ( Crotaphytus collaris ) eat other vertebrates, including their own young. Like the desert spiny lizard ( Sceloporus magister ), they are occasionally omnivorous, eating blossoms and buds in the spring. Few are primarily plant eaters like the common chuckwalla ( Sauromalus obesus ) and desert iguana ( Dipsosaurus dorsalis ). In both species, the young are well-known to eat insects while the adults are chiefly or exclusively herbivorous. The well-known Gila monster ( Heloderma suspectum ) is one of two living venomous lizards. It is a predatory scavenger specializing in the eggs and helpless young of reptiles, birds, and small mammals. Its brief surface sojourns from subterranean retreats occur mainly in April and May, the best seasonal window for activity requiring moderate daytime temperatures and reaping an energy bonanza from the spring bounty of eggs and nestlings. Gila monsters spend about 98% of their lives underground.

26. Gila Monster (Heloderma Suspectum) gila monsters are one of only two venomous lizards known to occur in the world.The other, the beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum), is found in southern http://www.desertmuseum.org/books/gila.html

Couch's Spadefoot Sonoran Desert Toad Sonoran Green Toad Red Spotted Toad ... Rattlesnakes Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) Order: Squamata Family: Helodermatidae (venomous beaded lizards) Spanish name: escorpión Distinguishing Features Range The bulk of this lizard’s range is in western and southern Arizona, continuing to southern Sonora, Mexico, but it can also be found in extreme southeastern California, southern Nevada, extreme southwestern Utah, and southwestern New Mexico. Habitat The Gila monster is most commonly found in mountain foothills dominated by saguaros and palo verde trees. It also uses washes that extend down into valleys. It may use burrows dug by other animals, or construct burrows of its own. Life History Comments Gila monsters are one of only two venomous lizards known to occur in the world. The other, the beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum), is found in southern Sonora and further south in thornscrub and tropical deciduous forest. Venom is produced in glands in the lower jaw and expressed along grooved teeth as the animal bites. Once the lizard bites, it generally holds on and chews more of the venom into its victim. Though the bite is rarely life-threatening to humans, it may cause pain, edema, bleeding, nausea and vomiting. A Gila monster’s venom is believed to be a defensive weapon. The animal probably does not need venom to subdue its defenseless prey and the intense pain caused by the venom readily causes a predator to change its mind. Before biting, the lizard will hiss, gape, and back away from its would-be attacker. If these efforts fail, it will bite with amazing speed. Gila monsters should not be handled!

27. Gila Monster Size of gila Monster This formidable, heavybodied lizard has a short, The two members of the gila monster family are the only venomous lizards. http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/desert/animals/gila.htm

Gila Monster Class: Reptilia: Reptiles Diet: Small mammals, eggs Order: Squamata: Lizards and Snakes Size: body: 45 - 61 cm (17 3/4 - 24 in) Family: Helodermatidae: Gila Monster Conservation Status: Non-threatened Scientific Name: Heloderma suspectum Habitat: arid and semiarid areas with some vegetation Range: Southwestern U.S.A.: Southern Utah, Arizona to New Mexico; Mexico T his formidable, heavy-bodied lizard has a short, usually stout tail, in which it can store fat for use in periods of food shortage. It is gaudily patterned and has brightly colored beadlike scales on its back. The gila lives on the ground and shelters under rocks or in a burrow, which it digs itself or takes over from another animal. It is primarily nocturnal but may emerge during the day in spring. The two members of the gila monster family are the only venomous lizards. The venom is produced in glands in the lower jaw and enters the mouth via grooved teeth at the front of the lower jaw; it flows into the victim as the lizard chews. The gila also eats the eggs of birds and reptiles. Gila monsters mate in the summer, and the female lays 3 to 5 eggs some time later, in the autumn or winter.

28. Gila Monster (DesertUSA) CAUTION gila Monsters are one of only two species of venomous lizards! The gila Monster is a stoutbodied lizard that grows 18 to 24 inches in length. http://www.desertusa.com/sep97/du_gilamonster.html

The Gila Monster Heloderma suspectum CAUTION: Gila Monsters are one of only two species of venomous lizards! Range Mojave, Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts of extreme southwestern Utah, southern Nevada, southeastern California, western Arizona and southwestern New Mexico into Mexico. Habitat Desert and semiarid regions of gravelly and sandy soils with shrubs. Found under rocks, in burrows of other animals and in holes it digs itself. Behavior During warm weather the Gila Monster feeds at night on small mammals, birds and eggs. Fat stored in the tail and abdomen during this period is utilized during the winter months. Both species of Heloderma are sluggish in habit, but they have a strong, tenacious bite. Life Cycle Gila Monsters mate throughout the summer months, with the female laying 3 to 5 eggs in sandy soils, burrows or under rocks, during fall or winter. Description The Gila Monster is a stout-bodied lizard that grows 18 to 24 inches in length. It has black, orange, pink or yellow broken blotches, bars and spots, with bands extending onto its blunt tail. Its face is black, and it has small, bead-like scales across its back. It is named for the Gila River Basin of the southwestern United States. The Gila Monster is one of only two species of venomous lizards; both are of the family

29. Gila Monster The gila monster is one of two known venomous lizards, the other being the Mexican In the wild gila monsters eat small mammals, lizards, frogs, insects, http://www.nashvillezoo.org/gila.htm

Heloderma suspectum There are two types of Gila Monsters: The southern species, Reticulated Gila Monster, ( Heloderma suspectum suspectum) and the northern species, The Banded Gila Monster, ( Heloderma suspectum cinctum) This ferocious-looking lizard got its name from the Gila Basin in Arizona. Classification: Phylum - Chordata Class - Reptilia Order - Squamata Family - Helodermatidae Circadian Cycle - Crepuscular Physical Characteristics The Gila monster is one of two known venomous lizards, the other being the Mexican beaded lizard, Heloderma horridum . It is a stout animal which usually weighs 3 - 5 pounds. Its length varies from 12 - 24 inches for an adult. This lizard has a thick, short tail which contains fat storage that the animal can survive on when there is no food or when the animal is in hibernation . The female also takes advantage of this extra fat during pregnancy. The Gila monster has skin which feels granular or bumpy. The bumpy scales on the upper body gradualy tun into plate-like scales on the underbelly. The coloration of the skin is black with contrasting pink, yellor or orange. This animal has five toes on each foot with claws that are short and sharp. Range: Gila monsters are found in the Southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. They are also found in Northwestern Mexico.

30. Gila Monsters The tongue of the gila Monster is snakelike. These lizards tend to flick out Growth rate the gila Monster is slow. Young lizards grow at a faster rate http://www.gila-monster.org/

Gila Monsters Pet Classifieds Search ads for free Find pets! Hundreds of new ads every week! www.gotpetsonline.com Got Pets Online - Lots of Gila Monster pictures, pet eCards, websites, classifieds, and more. Gila Monsters - Physical Description Source: WhoZoo Gila Monsters belong to one of the two venomous lizard species of the world. The other poisonous lizard is the Mexican Beaded lizard. The Gila Monster is unique among other reptiles. It is large, heavy-bodied, possessing a massive head, and small eyes. One of the characteristic signs of the lizard's appearance is its short, swollen tail. The body is a spotted pattern of black, pink, orange, or yellow scales. The skin of the Gila Monster is often called beadlike. It is made up of rounded, raised scales. The legs of the lizard are rather short, and set far apart. The curved claws on the feet are used for digging. The tongue of the Gila Monster is snake-like. These lizards tend to flick out their forked tongue, as they crawl. It helps them pick up scents. Gila Monsters - Physical Description - Scientific Name: Heloderma suspectum Gila Monsters - Physical Description - Range: The Gila Monster is a desert species. It is found in southwestern Utah, the southern tip of Nevada, southwestern New Mexico, Arizona, and Sonora. They are also found in Northwestern Mexico.

31. Gila Monster These lizards prefer wet areas, where shrubs grow. A gila Monster can also livein rocky slopes, gila Monster Photos Look at these amazing lizards. http://www.gila-monster.org/gila-monsters-links.htm

Gila Monsters - Links Got Pets Online - Lots of Gila Monster pictures, pet eCards, websites, classifieds, and more. Gila Monsters - Habitat Source: Poisonous Animals Team C007974 Thinkquest Gila Monsters inhabit desert and semi arid regions of sandy soils with shrubs. These lizards prefer wet areas, where shrubs grow. A Gila Monster can also live in rocky slopes, arroyos and canyon bottoms that have streams. Gila Monsters spend plenty of time in underground dens. They are found under rocks, in burrows they dig themselves, and in burrows made by other animals. Gila Monsters - Adaptations To survive in the severe environment of desert, Gila Monsters possess several adaptations. Their large bodies allow them to consume large amounts of food in a short period. During the periods when food is scarce, these lizards survive due to the fact that fat is stored in their body, the tails in particular. Thanks to this adaptation, they can feed rather infrequently. Their fat is burnt up slowly, as Gila Monsters have a low metabolic rate. Gila Monsters have poison glands. Their hard bite tends to leave a wound one and a half inch deep. The venom is designed for protection. Since Gila Monsters have colorful, beadlike skin, it serves as a wonderful camouflage in the desert environment as another form of protection.

32. GILA MONSTERS MAKE THE WORLD INTERESTING Or consider lizards, such as the gila monster, with most of its US geographic gila monsters are very fat as lizards go, with skin that looks like a http://www.uga.edu/srel/ecoview10-07-02.htm

ECOVIEWS GILA MONSTERS MAKE THE WORLD INTERESTING by Whit Gibbons Life is fascinating, and the array of plants and animals that have been discovered is amazing. Animals have been found living in sunless depths of the sea, acquiring energy from volcanic vents in the ocean' s bottom. Some plants are carnivorous, eating small animals; others elevate their own temperatures enough to melt a cover of snow. Or consider lizards, such as the Gila monster, with most of its U.S. geographic range in Arizona. Unless other factors are involved, no one is going to die from the venom of a Gila monster. But a bite would hurt and might scare a person almost to death. Gila monsters are noted for their tendency to "hang on like a bulldog," so the first order of business is to get the animal off. Using pliers or a screwdriver is the technique most often mentioned for prying off an attached Gila monster. The vicious teeth, which look like pieces of broken glass, can slice and tear skin if the animal is yanked off. Gila monsters are very fat as lizards go, with skin that looks like a covering of orange or pink and black beads or pebbles. They have been described as having "Halloween hued skin the texture of Indian corn." The large, rounded tail is half the length of the body and serves as a storage compartment for fat and water. The tongue is forked like a snake's, and the lizard's primary food is other lizards, rodents, birds, and bird eggs. The head and body are covered with a primitive armor of bony plates beneath the skin, making it almost impenetrable by the teeth of predators.

33. NDOW - Wildlife - Animals Of Nevada The gila monster and the closely related Mexican beaded lizard are the world’sonly known gila monsters are the only lizards, living or extinct, http://www.ndow.org/wild/animals/facts/gila.shtm

IN THE WILD HOME Animals Animal Tracks Bird Watching ... NDOW Home In the Wild Animals of Nevada - Fact Sheets Animals of Nevada Wildlife Concerns / Problems Winter Wildlife Survival Be Bear Aware COMMON NAME Banded Gila Monster (pronounced HEE-lah) SCIENTIFIC NAME: Heloderma suspectum Family: helodermatidae CLASSIFICATION: Lizard Reptile SIZE: 9-14 inches (22-35 cm) plus the tail DESCRIPTION: The Gila monster is distinctive among other reptiles. It is a large, heavy-bodied lizard with a massive head, a short, swollen sausage-shaped tail and a mottled pattern of black and pink, orange, or yellow beadlike scales. Its dark forked tongue flicks out in snake-like fashion. The legs are short and appear set too far apart to support the lengthy body. The feet have strong curved claws used for digging. LIFE SPAN : May live 20 to 30 years HABITAT: The Gila monster is found in most habitats throughout its range. it is common in areas with Saguaro cactus and along washes at elevations from near sea level to 4,100 feet. Its range is limited to regions that receive several inches of rain during the summer months and have mild winters and hot summers.

34. Reptiles And Amphibians » Lizards » Gila Monster Main Page Detailed information and pet care on the gila Monster, also known as Reticulategila Monster, plus photos, breeders, registries, clubs, and more. http://www.centralpets.com/animals/reptiles/lizards/lzd5833.html

2,234 Animals Online Today Home Central Reptiles Page Central Lizards Page Gila Monster (you are here) Common Name: Gila Monster Related Pages: More Photos Animal Care Sheets Books Magazines ... Tell a Friend Related Searches: Site Search Search Forums Search the Web Veterinarians ... Service Providers More Stuff: Go to Forums Reptiles eCards Subscribe Pet Categories: Mammals Birds Sponsored Links: Gila Monster Photo: Dennis Desmond More Photos Submit a Photo Common Name: Gila Monster Other Common Names: Reticulate Gila Monster Scientific Name: Helodermus suspectum (Full Taxonomy) Group: Origin or Range: Southwest United States Relative Size: Larger Than Average (as compared to other lizards) Average Lifespan: 20 year(s) Compatibility: Average (as compared to other lizards) Category: Animal Description: One of only two species of venomous lizards, the beautiful Gila Monster an extremely effective defense mechanism. A full grown Gila Monster measures between 18 and 24 inches and has a very thick tail, especially at the base. Its face is black, but the rest of the lizard is beautifully colored with pink, yellow, orange, or red accents over bead-like, rounded scales. The color is seen as bands, spots, or blotches over the basic black coloration and may extend onto the tail. Usually the tail has thick black bands. The Gila Monster's teeth have grooves that help to conduct the poison that it exudes from its lower jaw into the item it bites, through capillary action. The Gila Monster's body is compact and powerful. The head is blunt and the legs are short, and the lower jaw is very strong.

35. Southern New Mexico Travel And Tourism Information: Gila Monster gila monsters and their cousins, Mexican beaded lizards, are the only two It is not easy to see a gila monster. These big lizards spend nearly all their http://www.southernnewmexico.com/Articles/Wildlife/GilamonsterWildLives.html

@import url(../../Common/adv-styles.css); Home Search Communities Counties ... Southwest Gila monster By Susan Tweit Last updated on Wednesday, January 01, 2003 Gila Monster. Photo courtesy Byron Wright New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service down a wash in the Sonoran Desert, I rounded a corner and stopped abruptly. Atop a boulder directly in front of me was a truly enormous lizard. Its warty black and pink skin covered a body as large around as my forearm, and nearly two feet long, with a fat tail and stumpy legs. The lizard opened its mouth, revealing a double row of sharp, pointed teeth, and hissed loudly. I jumped backwards, startled: a Gila monster! Gila monsters and their cousins, Mexican beaded lizards, are the only two venomous lizards in the world. These "monstruos" - monsters, in Spanish - rely on a very simple venom-dispensing method. They bite their victim and hold fast; glands under the skin in their lower jaw secrete venom, which drips into the wound. Gila monster venom can kill small animals. In humans, the venom is severely painful, and causes swelling, nausea, and weakness, but it is not fatal. Gila monsters are deceptive. They look and sound horrific, but these

36. Gila Monsters And Beaded Lizards Considering the large number of both Beaded lizards and gila Monsters in captivity, gila Monsters and Beaded lizards are protected in all parts of their http://www.applegatereptiles.com/articles/heloderma.html

Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards (escorpion) Published in the English Version of the Spanish Herp Magazine "Reptilia" Volume 7 (June 1999) The horrible suspicious venomous lizards of the new world. A rough translation from latin of the word Heloderma would be stud or decorative nail skin. Horridum would be frightful or horrible, and suspectum would be suspicious or distrusted. With scientific names like these, it is no wonder that the Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) and its southern cousin the Beaded Lizard (Heloderma horridum) have inspired superstitions, legends, fears and intrigue. It has been believed that their breath was poisoness, that a nursing mother would lose her milk if a Gila Monster crossed her path, and if stepped on sores would develope all over the unfortunate persons body. There are many stories, legends, etc., in American Indian folklore involving the Gila Monster. The Gila Monster is found in the USA, southwestern states of Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and a small part of California. It ranges into Mexico south of Arizona down the Mexican West Coast until it meets and overlaps the range of the Beaded Lizard which continues south to Guatamala. There are no known intergrades where the two species overlap. Although locally scarce where human population has reduced their numbers, it is still common to see either in the more remote areas in their range. I have seen both crossing roads at night, but there is a seasonal varience in time of activity. Some recent research indicates Gila Monsters spend over 90% of their time underground.

37. Tails Of Gila Monsters And Beaded Lizards With the gila monsters and beaded lizards we have so far failed in this task.The Oklahoma City Zoo has made a start with some production of second http://www.applegatereptiles.com/articles/tails.htm

Tails of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards By Robert Applegate P.O. Box 338 Campo, CA 91906 Email: applesnake1@juno.com INTRODUCTION The beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum) has never reproduced successfully in captivity! The Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) My personal involvement with the Heloderma dates back over 20 years when I was dealing in reptiles commercially and they were one of the commodities I bought and sold. When I heard that California planned to protect Gilas, I selected a few to use for my school lectures, obtained legal permits for them, and sold the rest. I had no interest in breeding them at that time. My current colony of beaded lizards were acquired in 1987 and 1988. ENCLOSURES Heloderma are easy to keep. My adults are in cages with a floor area measuring 1.5 x 3 ft, or 3 x 3 ft. The enclosures are either 1.5 or 2 ft high. Over the years I have tried almost every form of substrate, including sand, gravel, newspaper, ground corn cobs, indoor-outdoor carpet, wood shavings, and wood chips. They all work. Heloderma are messy animals, so keeping them dry and clean are the major objectives. You want enough substrate material to absorb the moisture of the feces until you can clean, but not so much that you cannot find the feces or any uneaten food item. I provide water bowls large enough to hold the cage occupants without over flowing. I always keep a water bowl in the cage with the adults, but except for this, I keep the cages as dry as possible. I have observed lizards soaking even at 10°C in the winter. I also provide a hide box, usually cardboard boxes which I discard when they are badly soiled.

38. Photographs Of Gila Monster (Heloderma Suspectum) Helodermatidae, Reptiles; -ter AnimalsHerpetiles Reptiles; lizards gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum), Imagesby Wernher Krutein and PHOTOVAULT. This page contains samples from our http://www.photovault.com/Link/Animals/Reptiles/Lizards/Species/GilaMonster.html

PHOTOVALET Enter search term Animals-Herpetiles: Reptiles; Lizards: Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) , Images by Wernher Krutein and PHOTOVAULT® T his page contains samples from our picture files on the Gila Monster . These photographs are available for licensing in any media. For Pricing, General Guidelines, and Delivery information click here . You may contact us thru email or by phone for more information on the use of these images, and any others in our files not shown here. You may also use our search engine PHOTOVALET (®) to find other images not found on this page. Please do not ask us or email us for free use of these images or for free information! Unfortunately we can not help with specific questions related to the care, feeding, or extermination of these animals. We recommend having a sense of awe, wonder, and reverence, for these fascinating animals in such a way that we respect and honor their existence. Our Lizard images can be linked to as follows: Lizards Volume 1 Lizards Volume 2 Included in the Vault are images of: African Plated Lizard Banded Iguana Basilisk Lizard Bearded Dragon ... Frilled Lizard Gila Monster Iguanas Jesus Christ Lizard Komodo Dragon Legless Lizards ... White Throated Monitor See also: Alligators Snakes Turtles Salamanders Sirens Newts-[Urodela] ... Cactus Click on any of the thumbnail images below to view an enlarged photo . . . . .

39. SurvivalIQ Handbook: Survival Skills - Dangerous Animals - Dangerous Lizards DANGEROUS lizards. The gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard are dangerousand poisonous lizards. gila Monster. The gila monster (Heloderma suspectrum) http://www.survivaliq.com/survival/dangerous-animals_s5.htm

Home Survival Skills Land Navigation Survival Fitness Contents 1. Introduction 2. Psychology of survival 3. Survival planning and survival kits 4. Basic survival medicine ... - Poisonous snakes - Dangerous lizards - Dangers in rivers - Dangers in bays and estuaries - Saltwater dangers 12. Field-expedient weapons, tools, and equipment ... H. Contingency plan of action format Survival Gear Handheld GPS Specialty Outdoor Gear Digital Compasses Survival Books ... Hunting and Fishing Magazines DANGEROUS LIZARDS The Gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard are dangerous and poisonous lizards. Gila Monster The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectrum) of the American southwest, including Mexico, is a large lizard with dark, highly textured skin marked by pinkish mottling. It averages 35 to 45 centimeters in length and has a thick, stumpy tail. Unlikely to bite unless molested, it has a poisonous bite. Mexican Beaded Lizard The Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum) resembles its relative, the Gila monster. It has more uniform spots rather than bands of color (the Gila monster). It also is poisonous and has a docile nature. You find it from Mexico to Central America. Komodo Dragon This giant lizard (Varanus komodoensis) grows to more than 3 meters in length and can be dangerous if you try to capture it. This Indonesian lizard can weigh more than 135 kilograms.

40. SurvivalIQ Handbook: Survival Skills - Gila Monster Description, Habitat And Pic Taipan Tiger snake POISONOUS SEA SNAKES - Banded sea snake - Yellow-belliedsea snake POISONOUS lizards - gila monster - Mexican beaded lizard http://www.survivaliq.com/survival/poisonous-snakes-and-lizards-gila-monster.htm

Home Survival Skills Land Navigation Survival Fitness Contents 1. Introduction 2. Psychology of survival 3. Survival planning and survival kits 4. Basic survival medicine ... D. Dangerous insects and arachnids E. Poisonous snakes and lizards F. Dangerous fish and mollusks G. Clouds: foretellers of weather H. Contingency plan of action format Survival Gear Handheld GPS Specialty Outdoor Gear Digital Compasses Survival Books ... Hunting and Fishing Magazines Gila monster Gila monster Heloderma suspectum Description: Robust, with a large head and a heavy tail. Its body is covered with beadlike scales. It is capable of storing fat against lean times when food is scarce. Its color is striking in rich blacks laced with yellow or pinkish scales. Characteristics: Not an aggressive lizard, but it is ready to defend itself when provoked. If approached too closely, it will turn toward the intruder with its mouth open. If it bites, it hangs on tenaciously and must be pried off. Its venom glands and grooved teeth are on its bottom jaw. Habitat: Found in arid areas, coming out at night or early morning hours in search of small rodents and bird eggs. During the heat of the day it stays under brush or rocks.

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