GILA MONSTER
Heloderma suspectus 
   
PAGE INDEX
1. Gila monster skull,
 lateral view
2. Gila monster skull,
 ventral view 
3. Details
4. Web Links
 The family Helodermatidae comprises two species of venomous lizard, both found in Mexico and the Southern US. 
TAXONOMY
Order - Squamata
Suborder - Sauria (lizards)
Family - Helodermatidae

1.Gila monster skull, lateral view.
2.Gila monster, ventral view.

Details of Specimens Illustrated

Image 1 & 2
Gila Monster Heloderma suspectus
Stage - adult
Measurements
Overall length54.0mm Overall width38.5mm

Web Links
Dr Seward's Gila Monster Site Largely about captive monsters.

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