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
Ocellated lizard Ocellated lizard The ocellated lizard, eyed lizard or jeweled lacerta in the pet trade ("Timon lepidus") is a species of wall lizard also known as the (, ). "Timon lepidus" is one of the largest members of its family. The adult is long and may reach up to , weighing more than . About two-thirds of its length is tail. Newly hatched young are long, excluding tail. This is a robust lizard with a serrated collar. The male has a characteristic broad head. It has thick, strong legs, with long, curved claws. The dorsal background colour is usually green, but