Near Threatened
Mexican Beaded Lizard
Heloderma horridum
A venomous lizard with beadlike scales that inhabits dry forests and thorn scrub in Mexico and nearby regions.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
12–20 years in the wild; up to 30 years in captivity
Size
Body length 60–90 cm; weight 1–2 kg
Scientific Name
Heloderma horridum
About Mexican Beaded Lizard
A venomous lizard with beadlike scales that inhabits dry forests and thorn scrub in Mexico and nearby regions.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 12–20 years in the wild; up to 30 years in captivity, a size of Body length 60–90 cm; weight 1–2 kg, a conservation status of Near Threatened.
Fun Fact
Like the Gila monster, the Mexican beaded lizard is one of the few venomous lizards in the world.
Where Mexican Beaded Lizard Lives
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Pacific dry forest
, Mexico
Motagua Valley
, Guatemala