Get an up-close look at two fascinating venomous lizards, the Gila monster and Mexican beaded lizard. Their colorful patterns ...

A thin layer of old skin lifts away from this beaded lizard, revealing the detailed pattern underneath. The shed comes off in small sections while the reptile’s textured scales stay clearly visible ...

Mexican beaded lizards are a species of large lizards closely related to Gila monsters. They live in Mexico, and like the Gila monster, have a venomous bite. Here are some fascinating beaded lizard ...