What is a bead lizard?

Bead lizard is a type of reptile whose scientific name is Heloderma sorridum . The Latin "Heloderma" means dotted skin and therefore the common name "bead". The lizard beaded is closely related to the gila monster, and these two reptiles are the only known poisonous lizards in the world.

The bead lizard grows to about 13-18 inches (32.5-45 cm) in length and weighs about £ 5 (2.3 kg). It has a black body with yellow or white spots along the back. Bumpy skin, along with the contrast of stains and stripes, causes the lizard to have beads. A bead lizard can live up for thirty years.

The bead lizard is located in the southwestern United States, Mexico and Guatemala. Its habitat ranges from desert shrubbery to dense tropical forests and spends most of their lives underground. The diet of bead lizards consists of birds, eggs, insects, small mammals and other small reptiles.

Although poisonous, bead lizard jinging this significant danger to man because of the way he puts his poison. BeadThe lizard uses his poison to kill his prey and makes chew and slowly releases poison. A person would probably be able to remove a biting reptile before the poison entered the body with a deadly quantity. However, there is no anti-venomous lizard beaded, so it should always be cared for not to be bitten by one.

As a result of the destruction of habitats, mainly from slash and burning agriculture, bead lizard is considered an endangered species. In addition, above the collection of species for sale as exotic pets contribute to its endangered state. Like all organisms, a bead lizard is an integral part of the ecosystems that lives. People should avoid getting wild bead lizards as pets to protect and protect the species.

Because they are poisonous, bead lizards should not beyuvized by inexperienced service agents. In the United States, most states requireAnd cities special permission to maintain a bead lizard in captivity if permitted at all.