Mexican beaded lizard generic name "Heloderma" means "studded skin", from the Ancient Greek words "hêlos" (ἧλος)—the head of a nail or stud—and "dérma" (δέρμα), meaning skin. Its specific name, "horrĭdum", is the Latin word meaning rough or rude. The four subspecies of beaded lizard, elevated to full species in 2013, are: Adult beaded lizards range from in length. They are substantially larger than the Gila monster, which only reaches lengths of . The snout-to-vent length of a beaded lizard averages . The average body mass of an adult beaded lizard is , about 45% heavier than the average mass of a gila monster,
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