Gila monster Gila monster The Gila monster ("Heloderma suspectum", ) is a species of venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. A heavy, typically slow-moving lizard, up to long, the Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and one of only two known species of venomous lizards in North America, the other being its close relative, the Mexican beaded lizard ("H. horridum"). Although the Gila monster is venomous, its sluggish nature means it represents little threat to humans. However, it has acquired a fearsome reputation, and is sometimes killed despite
Gran Canaria giant lizard Gran Canaria giant lizard The Gran Canaria giant lizard ("Gallotia stehlini") is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The specific name, "stehlini", is in honor of Swiss paleontologist Hans Georg Stehlin, who collected the holotype. "Gallotia stehlini" grows to a total length (including tail) of up to . They are among one of the largest reptiles within the family lacertidae. The species comes in a variation of grays, browns and reddish hues. Unlike their female counterparts, males exhibit sizable jowls, robust heads and overall greater body mass. "Gallotia stehlini" is a true omnivore. The young often consuming various