Mexican beaded lizard beaded lizard under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species as an Appendix I animal, making it illegal to export the species. Mexican beaded lizard The Mexican beaded lizard ("Heloderma horridum") is a species of lizard in the family Helodermatidae, one of the two species of venomous beaded lizards found principally in Mexico and southern Guatemala. It and its congener (member of the same genus) the Gila monster ("Heloderma suspectum") are the only lizards known to have evolved an overt venom delivery system. The Mexican beaded lizard is larger than the Gila monster, with duller coloration, black with yellowish
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