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Definition of mexican beaded lizard

mexican beaded lizard

Plural:Mexican beaded lizards
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• noun

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North American A large, venomous lizard (Heloderma horridum) native primarily to the dry forests of Mexico and southern Guatemala, characterized by a heavy cylindrical body and specialized dorsal scales that resemble hard beads.

Example

"During the herpetology lecture, the professor explained how the Mexican beaded lizard delivers venom through grooved teeth in its lower jaw rather than hollow fangs."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often discussed alongside and occasionally confused with the Gila monster, which is its closest relative and the only other known highly venomous lizard native to North America.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mexican beaded lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mexican-beaded-lizard
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