Beaded Lizard

Beaded Lizard

Beaded Lizard

Scientific Name

Heloderma horridum

Range

Mexico to Guatemala

Habitats

Desert, tropical deciduous forests and thorn scrub forests

What do they eat?

Bird and reptile eggs

Status

Least concern

Conservation Threats

Agriculture causing habitat loss and hunting & trapping for trade 

Fun facts
  • Have venom for defense 
  • Males will combat for females
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