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Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard — printable fact sheet
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Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard
Heloderma exasperatum
The Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard is a large, venomous lizard native to northwestern Mexico. Characterized by its bead-like, bumpy skin and thick body, it sports a striking pattern of black with yellow or cream-colored bands and spots. This elusive reptile is primarily terrestrial an…
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- The Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard can store fat in its tail, allowing it to survive long periods without food.
- Unlike most lizards, the Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard produces venom, which it uses primarily for defense rather than hunting. Its skin is covered with bead-like osteoderms that provide armor-like protection. The species is one of only two venomous lizards in North America.
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