Source: U.S. National Park Service, Tumacarcori National
Historical Park
The Gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard are two types of
poisonous (venomous) lizards found in North America. These large, thick-bodied lizards
have short, stubby limbs. They live in desert regions of the southwestern
United States and northern Mexico.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Sean P. Bush, MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine, Envenomation Specialist |
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Last Revised
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June 6, 2012 |
Last Revised:
June 6, 2012
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Sean P. Bush, MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine, Envenomation Specialist