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A Gila monster. The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum, / ˈ h iː l ə / HEE-lə) is a species of venomous lizard native to the Southwestern United States and the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora.
2.2.2 Lizards. 2.2.3 Dinosaurs. 2.3 Amphibians. ... though only a handful are dangerous to humans. ... It is sometimes called the most venomous fish in the world.
Lizard is the common name used for all squamate reptiles other than snakes (and to a lesser extent amphisbaenians), encompassing over 7,000 species, [1] ranging across all continents except Antarctica, as well as most oceanic island chains.
Here’s where and whether they’re dangerous. Lyn Riddle. November 9, 2023 at 6:00 AM ... You’re out walking around somewhere in the South Carolina woods and you see a lizard the size of a dog.
An elderly man and woman were hospitalized in Australia last week after a large lizard "suddenly turned on them" and nearly killed their dog.The attack took place on Thursday, near Airlie Beach in ...
A pair of Mexican beaded lizards at the Buffalo Zoo: The specimen on the right is in the process of shedding. The beaded lizard is a specialized vertebrate nest predator, feeding primarily on bird and reptile eggs. A semiarboreal species, it is found climbing deciduous trees in search of prey when encountered above ground. [14]
Monitor lizards are poached in some South- and Southeast Asian countries, as their organs and fat are used in some traditional medicines, although there is no scientific evidence as to their effectiveness. [38] [39] Monitor lizard meat, particularly the tongue and liver, is eaten in parts of India and Malaysia and is supposed to be an aphrodisiac.
Florida has a big lizard problem. Between lion fish and Burmese pythons, Florida has a lot of invasive species problems -- and the newest is massive Nile Monitor Lizards. Nile Monitor Lizards can ...