21. Gila Monsters And Beaded Lizards gila Monsters Beaded lizards. Helodermatidae. The family gila Monstersand Beaded lizards are nocturnal ground dwellers . They are http://www.myherp.com/articles/other/gila.htm

home articles species index care sheets ... links Helodermatidae The family of Helodermatidae consists of one genus and two species. The two species are: Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) Beaded Lizard (Heloderma horridum) The distribution of the species' ranges are the southwestern U.S. and the western coast of Mexico. The U.S. species is Heloderma suspectum Heloderma suspectum inhabits arid to semi arid deserts. Its body is heavily built and cylindrical in shape. Its head is broad and flat with a blunt round nose. Its tail is thick and round. Its scales are very beadlike on its back, sides, head, and tail. It is black and "pinkish" in color. Heloderma suspectum and Heloderma horridum are the only known venomous lizards. The venom glands are located at the posterior edge of the lower jaw. The venom reaches the teeth via a groove between the jaw and lip. The fangs are grooved in the front and, usually, also toward the back. Some upper jaw teeth also have grooves. The teeth are located deep in the gums. The gums are pushed back during a bite. This enables the teeth to penetrate 9-10mm deep into the target. The lizards must chew as they bite in order to inject the venom. The venom affects mainly the central nervous system. The venom can paralyze the respiratory system and, in this way, be lethal. In the wild, these lizards escape the worst of the desert heat by remaining in their burrows during the day. At dusk and part of the night they may be seen in bushy areas or crossing highways. As they crawl, they constantly flick out their forked tongue to pick up scents. The lizard will transmit the scents with its tongue to paired orifices in the roof of its mouth. The scents are used to identify food.

22. Heloderma (Gila Monsters, Beaded Lizards) Images, Photos, Etc. Heloderma image gallery onsite images (allow 30 seconds to load) All photographsare held under copyright of the photographer. New US Issue! http://herpetology.com/heloimages.html

Heloderma image gallery onsite images (allow 30 seconds to load): New U.S. Issue! Postcard from 1938 by Empie offsite linked images: Heloderma suspectum Reticulated Gila Monster, Heloderma suspectum suspectum from Mark Seward's site Banded Gila Monster, Heloderma suspectum cinctum from Mark Seward's site H suspectum (photo credit) H.s. cinctum H.s. cinctum (emerging from egg) ... Heloderma horridum charlesbogerti link broken Heloderma horridum exasperatum link broken Return to Heloderma Information Site Return to Herpetology.com

23. Heloderma Email List Email list for discussion of the lizards of the Family Helodermatidae (commonnames gila monsters, beaded lizards) including their conservation, ecology http://herpetology.com/heloderma.html

Welcome to the Heloderma Information Site Heloderma Email List [English] Email list for discussion of the lizards of the Family Helodermatidae (common names: Gila monsters, beaded lizards) including their conservation, ecology, natural history, reproduction, venom, etc. Herpetologists, herpetoculturists, zoo researchers, and students are the expected target on this mail list. This list is open and archived ; please do not post exact localities of protected species. One commercial posting per month from captive breeders will be tolerated. AZA approved zoos may offer to trade specimens anytime. Direct reponders to follow-up via off-list email or phone, please. Subscribe to heloderma Powered by groups.yahoo.com Image Gallery contains photographs of Gila monsters and beaded lizards FAQ [pending] Bibliography (mostly H.suspectum) An Envenomation medical protocol Exciting new publication! Click here for details Suggested reading: (book links in association with Amazon Books) Gila Monster Propagation: How to Breed Gila Monsters in Captivity by Dr. Mark Seward. Softcover, 52 pp. 27 color photographs. Pub. March 2000

24. PetPlace.com - Article: Poisonous Lizards: The Gila Monster And Beaded Lizard Poisonous lizards The gila Monster and Beaded Lizard, by Dr. Bari Spielman,Related Articles. gila and beaded lizards are protected species. http://www.petplace.com/Articles/artShow.asp?artID=2748

25. The Endangered Gila Monster The gila monster got its name from the gila Basin, in Arizona. The gilamonsters are heavybodied lizards with large heads and powerful jaws. http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/7951/gilamnstr.html

Learn About The Endangered GILA MONSTER GILA MONSTER SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION KINGDOM Animalia PHYLUM Chordata CLASS Reptilia ORDER Squamata SUBORDER Lacertilia FAMILY Helodermatidae GENUS/SPECIES COMMON NAME Heloderma suspectum suspectum Reticulated(Southern)gila monster Heloderma suspectum cinctum Banded(Northern)gila monster The Gila Monster is one of two species of venomous lizards, the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum, with 2 subspecies) and the Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum, with 3 subspecies). The Gila monster is found in the desert regions of Arizona, New Mexico and northwestern Mexico. The beaded lizard is found only in Mexico, south of the range of the Gila monster. The Gila monster got its name from the Gila Basin, in Arizona. The Gila monsters are heavy-bodied lizards with large heads and powerful jaws. It is a stout animal which usually weighs 3 - 5 pounds. Its length varies from 12 - 24 inches for an adult. It has a thick, short tail which contains fat storage that the animal can survive on, when there is no food or when the animal is in hibernation.

26. Gila Monster (Heloderma Suspectum) Comments. gila monsters are one of only two venomous lizards knownto occur in the world. The other, the beaded lizard (Heloderma http://www.desertmuseum.org/books/gila.html

Couch's Spadefoot Sonoran Desert Toad Sonoran Green Toad Red Spotted Toad ... Rattlesnakes Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) Order: Squamata Family: Helodermatidae (venomous beaded lizards) Spanish name: escorpión Distinguishing Features Range The bulk of this lizard’s range is in western and southern Arizona, continuing to southern Sonora, Mexico, but it can also be found in extreme southeastern California, southern Nevada, extreme southwestern Utah, and southwestern New Mexico. Habitat The Gila monster is most commonly found in mountain foothills dominated by saguaros and palo verde trees. It also uses washes that extend down into valleys. It may use burrows dug by other animals, or construct burrows of its own. Life History Comments Gila monsters are one of only two venomous lizards known to occur in the world. The other, the beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum), is found in southern Sonora and further south in thornscrub and tropical deciduous forest. Venom is produced in glands in the lower jaw and expressed along grooved teeth as the animal bites. Once the lizard bites, it generally holds on and chews more of the venom into its victim. Though the bite is rarely life-threatening to humans, it may cause pain, edema, bleeding, nausea and vomiting. A Gila monster’s venom is believed to be a defensive weapon. The animal probably does not need venom to subdue its defenseless prey and the intense pain caused by the venom readily causes a predator to change its mind. Before biting, the lizard will hiss, gape, and back away from its would-be attacker. If these efforts fail, it will bite with amazing speed. Gila monsters should not be handled!

27. Gila Monster (DesertUSA) CAUTION gila Monsters are one of only two species of venomous lizards!Range. Mojave, Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts of extreme http://www.desertusa.com/sep97/du_gilamonster.html

The Gila Monster Heloderma suspectum CAUTION: Gila Monsters are one of only two species of venomous lizards! Range Mojave, Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts of extreme southwestern Utah, southern Nevada, southeastern California, western Arizona and southwestern New Mexico into Mexico. Habitat Desert and semiarid regions of gravelly and sandy soils with shrubs. Found under rocks, in burrows of other animals and in holes it digs itself. Behavior During warm weather the Gila Monster feeds at night on small mammals, birds and eggs. Fat stored in the tail and abdomen during this period is utilized during the winter months. Both species of Heloderma are sluggish in habit, but they have a strong, tenacious bite. Life Cycle Gila Monsters mate throughout the summer months, with the female laying 3 to 5 eggs in sandy soils, burrows or under rocks, during fall or winter. Description The Gila Monster is a stout-bodied lizard that grows 18 to 24 inches in length. It has black, orange, pink or yellow broken blotches, bars and spots, with bands extending onto its blunt tail. Its face is black, and it has small, bead-like scales across its back. It is named for the Gila River Basin of the southwestern United States. The Gila Monster is one of only two species of venomous lizards; both are of the family

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29. Gender Determination In Mature Gila Monsters, Heloderma Suspectum, And Mexican B structures in the proximal 2 cm of the tail provides a noninvasive and accuratemeans of determining gender in adult gila monsters and Mexican beaded lizards. http://www.arav.org/Journals/JA013201.htm

Home Publication Assoc Reptilian Amphibian Vet Assoc Reptilian Amphibian Vet 1998 Vol. 8 No. 4 Assoc Reptilian Amphibian Vet Gender Determination in Mature Gila Monsters, Heloderma suspectum, and Mexican Beaded Lizards, Heloderma horridum, by Ultrasound Imaging of the Ventral Tail Assoc Reptilian Amphibian Vet 8[4]:4-5 Winter'98 Reports of Original Studies 4 Refs * Senior Veterinarian, Dept. of Veterinary Services, San Diego Zoo. PO Box 551, San Diego, CA 92112-0551 Address (URL): http://www.arav.org/journals/JA013201.htm Assoc Reptilian Amphibian Vet 1998 Vol. 8 No. 4 Gender Determination in Mature Gila Monsters, Heloderma suspectum, and Mexican Beaded Lizards, Heloderma horridum, by Ultrasound Imaging of the Ventral Tail Preliminary Evaluation of Medetomidine/Ketamine Combinations for Immobilization and Reversal with Atipamezole in Three Tortoise Species Shell Lesion Management in Two Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Caretta caretta, with Employment of PC-7 Epoxy Paste Book Reviews: Lizards. Vol. 1 and 2. Rogner M. 1997 ... ARAVETS@aol.com ARAV

30. California Lizards Geckos T. mauritanica Moorish Wall Gecko I Helodermatidae - gila Monsters and Beadedlizards Heloderma - gila Monsters and Beaded lizards H. suspectum - gila http://www.californiaherps.com/lizards/lizards.html

31. SurvivalIQ Handbook: Survival Skills - Dangerous Animals - Dangerous Lizards Describes types of dangerous lizards commonly encountered in survival situationsincluding gila monsters, Mexican beaded lizards and Komodo dragons. http://www.survivaliq.com/survival/dangerous-animals_s5.htm

Home Survival Skills Land Navigation Survival Fitness Contents 1. Introduction 2. Psychology of survival 3. Survival planning and survival kits 4. Basic survival medicine ... - Poisonous snakes - Dangerous lizards - Dangers in rivers - Dangers in bays and estuaries - Saltwater dangers 12. Field-expedient weapons, tools, and equipment ... H. Contingency plan of action format DANGEROUS LIZARDS The Gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard are dangerous and poisonous lizards. Gila Monster The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectrum) of the American southwest, including Mexico, is a large lizard with dark, highly textured skin marked by pinkish mottling. It averages 35 to 45 centimeters in length and has a thick, stumpy tail. Unlikely to bite unless molested, it has a poisonous bite. Mexican Beaded Lizard The Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum) resembles its relative, the Gila monster. It has more uniform spots rather than bands of color (the Gila monster). It also is poisonous and has a docile nature. You find it from Mexico to Central America. Komodo Dragon This giant lizard (Varanus komodoensis) grows to more than 3 meters in length and can be dangerous if you try to capture it. This Indonesian lizard can weigh more than 135 kilograms.

32. Gila Monsters Includes captive care, links and a photo gallery.Category Recreation Pets Reptiles and Amphibians lizards...... The gila's skin is much more permeable than many other desert lizards, sothey prefer days where the relative humidity is 5080% to be active. http://www.gila-monster.org/

CAPTIVITY LINKS PHOTOS HOME Gila Monsters Photo credited to Michael Perry Scientific Name: Heloderma suspectum Classification: Phylum - Chordata Class - Reptilia Order - Squamata Family - Helodermatidae The Gila monster is one of only two surviving species of venomous lizards that once roamed the earth 30-40 million years ago. The Gila Monster's family name was derived from the Greek word helos, which means decorative stud and derma means skin. The common name, Gila Monster, is derived from the Gila River Basin in Arizona, where the Gila Monster is found. It is found throughout he southwestern United States and northern Mexico. There are two types of the Gila Monster, the Banded Gila Monster and the Reticulates Gila Monster. The Gila Monster grows to about 20 inches in length, has beadlike scales and black and pink bands or splotches. It typically weights three to five pounds. Behavior: Identification: The Gila is pink with yellow and black shading. Their tail has four to five bands on it. The Gila Monster has a distinctive rounded head, orange and pink beaded body and an extraordinarily thick tail. Their legs are short and they have very strong claws. This animal has five toes on each foot. Their lower jaw is incredibly powerful and contains the venom glands. Diet: The Gila's favorite food is eggs, which are most abundant in the spring; hence the Gila Monster is most active during the spring time. Although, they love eggs they also eat nesting birds, rodents, small rabbits and squirrels, and lizards. Basically, they eat just about anything that they can find on the ground. Gila Monsters are also known to feed on the eggs of a federally threatened species, the desert tortoise. An adult Gila Monster is capable of eating 35 percent of their body weight and young Gila's can devour as much as 50 percent of their body weight.

33. Gila Monster Links Common names gila monsters, and beaded lizards. Lots of lizards Lots of picturesof the gila monster and other species that live in their enviornment. http://www.gila-monster.org/gila-monster-links.htm

CAPTIVITY LINKS PHOTOS HOME Gila Monster Links Photo credited to WhoZoo Dr. Seward's Gila Monster Web Page Gila monsters, the premier gila monster site on the web Endangered: Gila Monster General information about the Gila Monster and their current status in the wild. Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum suspectum) - Information about the Gila Monster at Sedgwick County Zoo. Gila Monster, The Information about the Gila Monster by Desert USA. Heloderma Email List Email list for discussion of the lizards of the Family Helodermatidae. Common names: Gila monsters, and beaded lizards. Heloderma Image Gallery A large photo collection of pictures and drawn art work. Lots of Lizards Lots of pictures of the gila monster and other species that live in their enviornment. Utah's Hogle Zoo: Gila Monster Basic information about the Gila Monster. Virtual Surfari: Gila Monster Cute picture and a fun facts about the Gila Monster CAPTIVITY LINKS PHOTOS HOME

34. Dr. Beck lizards. Helen, the Monster gila drawn by Tim Shields, 1998. Some ofmy publications on gila monsters and Beaded lizards Beck, DD 2000. http://www.cwu.edu/~biology/faculty/beck/Heloderma/gilahomepage.html

Dr. Beck's Gila Monster Home Page My Gila Monster Research I have worked on the ecology, physiology, and behavior of helodermatid lizards in a variety of habitats from the Mojave desert of southwestern Utah to tropical dry forests of western Mexico. In the southwest, I am continuing a long term study of the Gila monster in the Chihuahuan desert of New Mexico with my colleague, Randy Jennings of Western New Mexico University. We are using miniature dataloggers and radio transmitters to explore the behavioral and physiological consequences of refuge-site selection by these ancient, venomous lizards. I am also working with two other colleagues, Charles H. Lowe and Brent Martin, on writing a book about Gila monsters and beaded lizards. Helen, the Monster Gila drawn by Tim Shields, 1998 Some of my publications on Gila monsters and Beaded lizards Beck, D.D. 2000. Historia Natural de Heloderma horridum en la Region de Chamela. In: Historia Natural de Chamela. Instituto de Biologia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. (in press). Ramirez-Bautista, A. and D.D. Beck. 1996. El Escorpion: lagartija venenosa de Mexico. Informacion

35. Gila Monster The gila Monster is one of two known venomous lizards in the world.Also so the gila monster can store fat in its tale when it in http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/ashland.k12.mo.us/giboney/practice.htm

Table of Contents Habitat Diet Characteristics Facts ... Sites Gila Monster perfer areas of heavy brush for cover. Rocky, brushy wash-beds or canyon bottoms are there favorite habitats. The habitat supplys both cover and a well amount of food supply for the Gila Monster . The Gila Monster ranges from Southern Nevada, Western Arizona, Southeast California ,Southwest Utah to Sonora in Mexico. The diet for the Gila Monster in the wild is bird eggs,reptile eggs, baby birds, baby mice and baby rats. The Body of the Gila Monster is a pinkish color, and the body is mostly black. The average lenght the the Gila Monster is 18 to 24 inches long, and the average weight is up to 4 pounds. The Gila Monster is one of two known venomous lizards in the world. Also so the gila monster can store fat in its tale when it in the dry season.The Gila Monster is protected in Utah,Arizona and Nevada by state law. The only real Predator the Gila Monster has is man, because their habiat is rapidl;y being destroyed http://www.desertusa.com/sep97/du_gilamonster.html http://www.drseward.com/

36. Gila Monster areas. Diet Carnivores In the wild gila monsters eat small mammals,lizards, frogs, insects, carrion, birds and birds' eggs. They http://www.nashvillezoo.org/gila.htm

Heloderma suspectum There are two types of Gila Monsters: The southern species, Reticulated Gila Monster, ( Heloderma suspectum suspectum) and the northern species, The Banded Gila Monster, ( Heloderma suspectum cinctum) This ferocious-looking lizard got its name from the Gila Basin in Arizona. Classification: Phylum - Chordata Class - Reptilia Order - Squamata Family - Helodermatidae Circadian Cycle - Crepuscular Physical Characteristics The Gila monster is one of two known venomous lizards, the other being the Mexican beaded lizard, Heloderma horridum . It is a stout animal which usually weighs 3 - 5 pounds. Its length varies from 12 - 24 inches for an adult. This lizard has a thick, short tail which contains fat storage that the animal can survive on when there is no food or when the animal is in hibernation . The female also takes advantage of this extra fat during pregnancy. The Gila monster has skin which feels granular or bumpy. The bumpy scales on the upper body gradualy tun into plate-like scales on the underbelly. The coloration of the skin is black with contrasting pink, yellor or orange. This animal has five toes on each foot with claws that are short and sharp. Range: Gila monsters are found in the Southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. They are also found in Northwestern Mexico.

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38. Wilderness Survival: Dangerous Animals - Dangerous Lizards DANGEROUS lizards. The gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard aredangerous and poisonous lizards. gila Monster. The gila monster http://www.wilderness-survival.net/danger-5.php

Training Network: Fitness Training Orienteering Wilderness Survival Home 1. Introduction ... Survival Gear DANGEROUS LIZARDS The Gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard are dangerous and poisonous lizards. Gila Monster The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectrum) of the American southwest, including Mexico, is a large lizard with dark, highly textured skin marked by pinkish mottling. It averages 35 to 45 centimeters in length and has a thick, stumpy tail. Unlikely to bite unless molested, it has a poisonous bite. Mexican Beaded Lizard The Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum) resembles its relative, the Gila monster. It has more uniform spots rather than bands of color (the Gila monster). It also is poisonous and has a docile nature. You find it from Mexico to Central America. Komodo Dragon This giant lizard (Varanus komodoensis) grows to more than 3 meters in length and can be dangerous if you try to capture it. This Indonesian lizard can weigh more than 135 kilograms. Back to Dangerous Animals Buy The Book This Site Is Based On U.S. Army Field Manual 21-76 is the source material for this website. The U.S. Army Survival Manual covers a broad area of proven survival techniques. Topics include survival at sea, in jungles, desert and arctic regions. This manual, which is used throughout the U.S. Military, contains many useful illustrations and diagrams. Other topics include the procurement of potable water, food from animals and edible plants, finding directions using the sun or stars, and locating or making shelter. This is the finest, most proven book available on wilderness survival. It also includes guides on surviving a chemical, nuclear, or biological attack.

39. Wilderness Survival: Poisonous Snakes And Lizards - Poisonous Lizards Robust, witha large head and a heavy tail. Its body is covered with beadlike scales....... POISONOUS lizards. gila monster Heloderma suspectum. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/snakes-10.php

Training Network: Fitness Training Orienteering Wilderness Survival Home 1. Introduction ... Survival Gear POISONOUS LIZARDS Gila monster Heloderma suspectum Description: Robust, with a large head and a heavy tail. Its body is covered with beadlike scales. It is capable of storing fat against lean times when food is scarce. Its color is striking in rich blacks laced with yellow or pinkish scales. Characteristics: Not an aggressive lizard, but it is ready to defend itself when provoked. If approached too closely, it will turn toward the intruder with its mouth open. If it bites, it hangs on tenaciously and must be pried off. Its venom glands and grooved teeth are on its bottom jaw. Habitat: Found in arid areas, coming out at night or early morning hours in search of small rodents and bird eggs. During the heat of the day it stays under brush or rocks. Length: Average 30 centimeters, maximum 50 centimeters. Distribution: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, northern Mexico, and extreme corner of southeast California. Mexican beaded lizard Heloderma horridum Description: Less colorful than its cousin, the gila monster. It has black or pale yellow bands or is entirely black.

40. Glasgow Zoo - Powered By VBulletin . These lizards are desertliving, retiring animals from Central America, withwarning gila monsters live a very long time - twenty, thirty years are easily http://www.glasgowzoo.co.uk/articles/coldblooded/lizards.php

Menu Home Information Forums Photo Gallery ... Coldblooded Lizards Glasgow Zoopark currently stock the following: Banded Gila Lizard Heloderma suspectum cinctum Bosc Monitor Varanus exanthematicus Common Basilisk Gila Monster Great Plated Lizard Gerrhosaurus major Green Iguana Indonesian Water Dragon Major Skink Mexican Beaded Monitor Lizard Varanus indicus Palm Gecko Gecko vittatus Sailfin Lizard Hyrosaurus amboinensis We have details of the following lizard although currently we do not stock them: Rhinoceros Iguana The iguanas are particularly interesting. We feel strongly that iguana enclosures should first and foremost be large, to permit these long-lived and alert animals a near normal and interesting lifestyle. There are two species of poisonous lizard in the world, the

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