21. Omniseek Pets And Animals /Pets Animals /Reptiles And Amphibians Pets Animals /Reptiles and Amphibians /Reptiles /lizards /gila Monsters. Banded gila Monster gecko photo © John Hollister gila Monsters gila Monsters live in North American http://petsandanimals.omniseek.com/srch/{165122}

22. Gila Monster (Heloderma Suspectum) Comments. gila monsters are one of only two venomous lizards known to occur in the world. The other, the beaded lizard (Heloderma http://www.desertmuseum.org/books/gila.html

Couch's Spadefoot Sonoran Desert Toad Sonoran Green Toad Red Spotted Toad ... Rattlesnakes Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) Order: Squamata Family: Helodermatidae (venomous beaded lizards) Spanish name: escorpión Distinguishing Features Range The bulk of this lizard’s range is in western and southern Arizona, continuing to southern Sonora, Mexico, but it can also be found in extreme southeastern California, southern Nevada, extreme southwestern Utah, and southwestern New Mexico. Habitat The Gila monster is most commonly found in mountain foothills dominated by saguaros and palo verde trees. It also uses washes that extend down into valleys. It may use burrows dug by other animals, or construct burrows of its own. Life History Comments Gila monsters are one of only two venomous lizards known to occur in the world. The other, the beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum), is found in southern Sonora and further south in thornscrub and tropical deciduous forest. Venom is produced in glands in the lower jaw and expressed along grooved teeth as the animal bites. Once the lizard bites, it generally holds on and chews more of the venom into its victim. Though the bite is rarely life-threatening to humans, it may cause pain, edema, bleeding, nausea and vomiting. A Gila monster’s venom is believed to be a defensive weapon. The animal probably does not need venom to subdue its defenseless prey and the intense pain caused by the venom readily causes a predator to change its mind. Before biting, the lizard will hiss, gape, and back away from its would-be attacker. If these efforts fail, it will bite with amazing speed. Gila monsters should not be handled!

23. Gila Monster Hub gila monster feeds small mammals, eggs of birds and other reptiles and some lizards. gila monster is the only poisonous lizard in the United States. http://www.projectlinks.org/gila/

The Gila monster, also known as Heloderma suspectum, is a member of Helodermatidae. A large heavy bodied lizard with black and orange, or pink 'bead-like' scales. Gila monster feeds small mammals, eggs of birds and other reptiles and some lizards. Gila monster is the only poisonous lizard in the United States. Heloderma suspectum - Gila Monster - written by Matthew D. Stewart, University of Michigan. Gila Monster by the American Museum of Natural History Dr. Beck's Gila Monster Home Page Banded Gila Monster - by Mike Diaz. Gila monster venom - by Telly Sepahpour. Gila Monsters by YAHOO Gila Monster by Scenic Drive The Monster Formerly Known as Gila Dr. Seward's Gila Monster Web - by Mark T. Seward Gila Monster Heloderma suspoectum - from the Tennessee Aquarium. Family Helodermatidae (Gila Monsters) - maintained by Peter Uetz Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) - from Pima Community College. Gila Monster - Heloderma suspectum - from the Sedgwick County Zoo. Gila Monster by Central Florida Zoological Park Gila Monster from Britannica Reticulate Gila Monster Gila Monster by the National Aquarium in Baltimore ... Gila Monster Bite - from the University of Arizona. Gila Monsters and Urban Conflicts - by Dr. Gordon Schuett, Dr. Brian Sullivan, Matt Flowers, Arizona State University West.

24. The Gila Monster Lizard The gila monster lizard. There are only two types of poisonous lizards in the world. The gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is one of them. http://allsands.com/Science/Animals/gilamonstersli_yye_gn.htm

The gila monster lizard There are only two types of poisonous lizards in the world. The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is one of them. It lives in the Southwestern deserts of the United States, specifically in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. They can be found in gravelly and sandy soils, especially in areas with shrubs and some moisture. They are found under rocks, in the burrows of other animals, and in burrows they dig themselves. The other poisonous lizard is the Gila monster’s closest relative, the Bearded lizard. The Bearded lizard can be found in Mexico. bodyOffer(5630) The Gila monster is named after the Gila (Hee-Luh) River basin in Arizona. Gila monsters are rarely more than twenty inches long. Its skin is brightly patterned in a blotch-like formation, and it is black and coral in color. The face is black. This color and patterning is nature’s warning for other animals to stay away. They instinctively know it is a dangerous animal. Its color will vary with the habitat. It has strong claws for digging burrows. It moves sluggishly, but it can swap ends and snap rapidly. When a Gila monster feels threatened, it throws its head in the air. Then it snorts and puffs. There isn’t a lot to eat in the hot, sandy deserts, thus the Gila monster eats as much as it can and stores fat in its tail. The fat can be broken down to provide energy and water. It can live off the fat in its tail for months or even years. Gila monsters mate throughout the summer. Three to five eggs are laid from fall to winter.

25. Animal Planet :: Corwin's Carnival Of Creatures send to a friend. printer friendly version. gila Monster. Lost? Click here to watch. Special Exhibit! lizards An Expedition Back to Blizzard of lizards. http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/jeffcorwin/carnival/lizard/gilamonster.html

June 09, 2004 EDT OAS_RICH("hedthick"); Lost? View the Carnival Map A rapacious hunter, the Komodo Dragon has unique methods for bringing down its prey. Click here to watch Special Exhibit! Lizards: An Expedition Back to Blizzard of Lizards Gila Monster Heloderma suspectum Order: Squamata Family: Helodermatidae I. DESCRIPTION: The Gila monster is the largest lizard native to the United States. It is one of only two types of poisonous lizard. It is large and stout, with short legs and strong claws, and a short, thick sausage-shaped tail. Its head is large, and it has wide jaws containing sharp teeth and venom glands in the lower jaw. Gilas measure 12 to 24 inches long and weigh 2 to 3 pounds. Its scales are beaded pink, yellow, orange and black. It has a black face and feet. II. GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE AND HABITAT: The Gila's range covers the southwestern United States to northern Mexico. Gilas live in deserts and arid areas of gravelly and sandy soils with shrubs. They hide under rocks, in the burrows of other animals and in holes they dig themselves. III. DIET:

26. Gila Monster: WhoZoo The gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) is one of two known venomous lizards, the other being the Mexican beaded lizard, Heloderma horridum. http://www.whozoo.org/anlife2000/jamiebritt/gilaindexrev.html

Gila Monster Scientific Name: Heloderma suspectum (Class: Reptilia, Order: Squamata, Family: Helodermatidae) Location at the Zoo: Herpetarium Physical Characteristics The Gila Monster ( Heloderma suspectum ) is one of two known venomous lizards, the other being the Mexican beaded lizard Heloderma horridum. It has a heavy cylindrical body covered with small, rounded, bead-like scales over the back and broader plates on its underside. Fat is stored in the short blunt tail. Adults vary from 12-14 inches in length and weigh 3-5 pounds. There are five toes on each foot with short sharp claws. Color ranges from pink to orange and the pattern of dark patches or bands varies from animal to animal. In one subspecies, the pattern changes with age and older animals are more reticulated. Habitat The Gila Monster seems to prefer an area which is wet enough to support shrub life. They prefer rocky foothills and desert scrub, but also occur in drier, sandier areas; they avoid open land or agricultural areas. They are nocturnal burrowing lizards and spend a lot of their time underground. They are predominately found in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Mexico. Adaptations: Gila monsters have three adaptations that enhance their survival in their desert environment: First, they have large bodies, and can consume large amounts of food during a brief period. Second, they need to feed infrequently because they can store fat in their tails. Finally, their metabolic rate is low, so that they burn up their fat reservoirs slowly.

27. PetPlace.com - Article: Poisonous Lizards: The Gila Monster And Beaded Lizard Poisonous lizards The gila Monster and Beaded Lizard, by Dr. Bari Spielman. The gila and beaded lizards are protected species. People http://petplace.netscape.com/articles/artShow.asp?artID=2748

28. Lizard Pictures, Lizard Photos, Lizard Posters Fence Lizard, Flying Lizard, gila Monster, gila Monster. gila Monster Lizard, gila Monster Lizard, gila Monster Lizard, Green Anole Lizard. http://www.junglewalk.com/photos/Lizards-pictures.asp

JungleWalk - Lizard pictures, Lizard photos Search by name (Browser must support frames) This page is meant for use with older browsers which do not support in-line frames. If you have a recent version of a browser which does support frames, you should use the more user-friendly 'frame version' of this site. Reptiles Lizard Family Geckos Iguanas ... Lizards - Misc. Other Favorites: Bird Sounds Check out these T-Shrit Galleries: Bird T-Shirt Cat T-Shirt Dog T-Shirt Dolphin T-Shirt ... Zebra T-Shirt Check out these Poster Galleries: Cat Posters Dog Posters Monkey Posters Wolf Posters ... Lizard Family Lizards - Misc. Plumed Basilisk Source: ClipArt.com - 2.5 million Clipart images for $7.99 Image © 2003 www.clipart.com Counts: Video:28 Audio:1 sites:45 images:74 Alligator Lizard Anole Anolis Arizona Chuckwalla Basilisk Lizard Bearded Dragon Bearded Dragon Bunch Grass Lizard California Whiptail Lizard Chuckwalla Coachella Valley Fringe-toed lizard Coast Horned Lizard Collared Lizard Collared Lizard Collared Lizard Collared Lizard Collared Lizard Collared Lizard Collared Lizard Collared Lizard Crevice Spiny Lizard Desert Horned Lizard Eastern Fence Lizard Eastern Grass Lizard Fence Lizard Flying Lizard Gila Monster Gila Monster Gila Monster Lizard Gila Monster Lizard Gila Monster Lizard Green Anole Lizard Green Anole Lizard Green Anole Lizard Green Lizard Horned Lizard Horned Lizard Horned Lizard Keeled Earless Lizard Lava Lizard Leopard Lizard Leopard Lizard Lizard Lizard Lizard Long-Tailed Bush Lizard Mojave Fringe-Toed Lizard

29. Lizard Information, Lizard Picture gila Monster Brief description and pictures. lizards of Virginia, with pictures and technical data from Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service. http://www.junglewalk.com/info/Lizards-information.asp

JungleWalk - Lizard information, Lizard picture Search by name (Browser must support frames) This page is meant for use with older browsers which do not support in-line frames. If you have a recent version of a browser which does support frames, you should use the more user-friendly 'frame version' of this site. Reptiles Lizard Family Geckos Iguanas ... Lizards - Misc. Other Favorites: Bird Sounds Check out these T-Shrit Galleries: Bird T-Shirt Cat T-Shirt Dog T-Shirt Dolphin T-Shirt ... Zebra T-Shirt Check out these Poster Galleries: Cat Posters Dog Posters Monkey Posters Wolf Posters ... Lizard Family Lizards - Misc. Plumed Basilisk Source: ClipArt.com - 2.5 million Clipart images for $7.99 Image © 2003 www.clipart.com Counts: Video:28 Audio:1 sites:45 images:74 bearded dragon lizard Anderson Creek Primary School General information on bearded dragon lizard blue tongue lizard Anderson Creek Primary School General information on blue tongue lizard Alligator Lizard Honolulu Zoo Alligator Lizard Armadillo Lizard Blue Planet Biomes Brief description of Armadillo Lizard with additional references Banded Gila Monster Blue Planet Biomes Brief description of Banded Gila Monster with additional references Basilisk Animals Of The Rainforest Brief description, taxonomic information, pictures, and links

30. Lizards: Fact And Myth Some lizards are facing becoming nonexistent due to a lack of understanding. Beaded lizards and gila Monsters are poisonous lizards, often killed out of fear. http://wv.essortment.com/lizardsreptiles_rfzo.htm

Lizards: fact and myth Lizards are probably the most familiar of all reptiles. There are over 3500 different types of lizards throughout the world, existing in all climates including as far south as Argentina and as far north as Norway and New Zealand. They can survive at sea level or heights the upwards of 16000 feet. Lizards are as diverse as their dwellings. They are often misunderstood and feared because of a lack of knowledge and exposure. In many countries, lizards are welcome houseguests, catching and eating many annoying insects. They walk the walls and ceilings and live their lives unharmed by understanding humans. Some lizards are facing becoming non-existent due to a lack of understanding. Beaded lizards and Gila Monsters are poisonous lizards, often killed out of fear. They store poison in their lower jaw but only bite and inject the poison for food and self defense. Left alone, both lizards are docile creatures. bodyOffer(27974) Lizards are adaptable creatures. Some, like Geckos, are very delicate, while others are stronger and physically more durable. There are Chameleons that are able to change their outer skin color to hide in their environment. There are lizards that can re-grow their tails and who will voluntarily give up their tails when attacked. Not all lizards have four legs. There are legless lizards and those with only their hind legs. They have evolved this way to adapt to their environment where burrowing into holes is a necessity and legs would just get in the way. Diversity among the lizard population is evident in size as well. The Gecko is very small compared to the Gila Monster, but neither lack in agility and swiftness, a trait shared by most lizards.

31. Kingsnake.com - Herpforum - Gila & Beaded Lizards Stolen Pythons Reward Offered!!! - Click here for details. gila Beaded lizards. Welcome to the gila Beaded Lizard Forum. Here http://forums.kingsnake.com/forum.php?catid=51

32. Kingsnake.com - Herpforum - Gila & Beaded Lizards gila Beaded lizards. Welcome to the gila Beaded Lizard Forum. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects http://forums.kingsnake.com/forum.php?do_sub_threads=2&page=1&catid=51

33. Gila Monster It is primarily nocturnal but may emerge during the day in spring. The two members of the gila monster family are the only venomous lizards. http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/desert/animals/gila.htm

34. LookSmart - Directory - Guides To The Gila Monster And The Beaded Lizard YOU ARE HERE Home Sciences Animals Wildlife Reptiles Amphibia Reptiles lizards gila Monsters Beaded lizards. Guides http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us1/us317914/us146762/us163855/us10015985/u

@import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); Home IN the directory this category YOU ARE HERE Home Sciences Reptiles Lizards Guides to the Gila Monster and the Beaded Lizard - Find natural histories and photographs of the world's only poisonous lizard species. Directory Listings About allRefer Reference - Gila Monster Lists facts on the habitat, movement, tail, feed, anatomy, skin, size, and color of these venomous lizards found in deserts of SW United States. Includes beaded lizard. American Museum of Natural History - Gila Monster Sums up the behavior of the species and shows a map of its range. Learn of human threats to its survival. Animal Diversity Web - Gila Monster Provides details of the poisonous lizard's appearance and its natural history. Gives a few references. Animal Diversity Web - Mexican Beaded Lizard Find out what happens when this poisonous native to Mexico bites its prey or attacker. Describes its physical appearance. Applegate Reptiles - Tails of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards Discover how to maintain these species in captivity including reproduction problems, cages, determining sex, and feeding. Desert Animals - Gila Monster Sums up the natural history of the lizard. Shares a photograph of one specimen and a map of its range.

35. Gila Monster The gila Monster is one of two known venomous lizards in the world. Also so the gila monster can store fat in its tale when it in http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/ashland.k12.mo.us/giboney/practice.htm

Table of Contents Habitat Diet Characteristics Facts ... Sites Gila Monster perfer areas of heavy brush for cover. Rocky, brushy wash-beds or canyon bottoms are there favorite habitats. The habitat supplys both cover and a well amount of food supply for the Gila Monster . The Gila Monster ranges from Southern Nevada, Western Arizona, Southeast California ,Southwest Utah to Sonora in Mexico. The diet for the Gila Monster in the wild is bird eggs,reptile eggs, baby birds, baby mice and baby rats. The Body of the Gila Monster is a pinkish color, and the body is mostly black. The average lenght the the Gila Monster is 18 to 24 inches long, and the average weight is up to 4 pounds. The Gila Monster is one of two known venomous lizards in the world. Also so the gila monster can store fat in its tale when it in the dry season.The Gila Monster is protected in Utah,Arizona and Nevada by state law. The only real Predator the Gila Monster has is man, because their habiat is rapidl;y being destroyed http://www.desertusa.com/sep97/du_gilamonster.html http://www.drseward.com/

36. Gila Monster Printout- EnchantedLearning.com Diet The gila Monster is a carnivore (meateater). It eats small mammals (like rats and mice), birds, lizards, frogs, and eggs. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/reptiles/lizard/Gilamonster.shtml

EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. (Already a member? Click here. More About Lizards EnchantedLearning.com Gila Monster Animal Printouts Label Me! Printouts The Gila Monster is a large, venomous lizard . This slow-moving predator was named for the Gila River Basin in the southwestern United States. The Gila Monster's scientific name is Heloderma suspectum (genus and species). This solitary meat-eater is mostly nocturnal , most active during the night. The Gila Monster becomes dormant and stays in a burrow during the winter. This lizard can live for months without food; it lives off fat stores in its tail. Its life span is about 20 years. Habitat : Gila Monsters live in the Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan deserts of Mexico and the USA. It is the only poisonous lizard found in North America. Venom : The Gila Monster has a potent venom, a nerve toxin, that is produced in glands located in the lower jaw. When a Gila Monster bites an animal, the poison flows into the wound via grooved teeth. This poison only rarely kills people. Diet : The Gila Monster is a carnivore (meat-eater). It eats small mammals (like rats and mice), birds, lizards, frogs, and eggs. It senses prey using its long, sensitive tongue.

37. Banded Gila Monster - Heloderma Suspectum Cinetum The gila Monster is not endangered. Collectors for the pet trade can only catch a certain amount of lizards and need permits to do that. http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/banded_gila_monster.htm

Banded Gila Monster Genus : Heloderma Species : suspectum cinetum The Banded Gila Monster is very shy but can strike back very quickly, with painful results. It is a subspecies of the Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum), and is one of two poisonous types of lizard in the world. They are pink, orange and red. Four or five black bands with spots in them run around the body. The tail is also banded. Their heads are spotted with black around their eyes and mouth. Their patterns are really amazing because their colors send out a warning to any predators that they are poisonous. The Banded Gila Monster can get to be 2 feet long and can weigh up to 3 pounds. They have a big head, fat body, and a thick, short tail. They have short legs with average sized claws for a lizard of its size. Its skin is dry because it lives in the desert and can't afford to lose fluids. The texture is bumpy. The gila monster hunts at day, but is hardly ever seen by people because it is so shy. The Banded Gila Monster is mainly found in the Mojave Desert. It is named for the Gila River Basin which is found in the southwestern United States

38. Rare Earth Inc. Gila Monsters And Beaded Lizards Banded gila Monster (Heloderma s. cinctum) Photo 1 Photo 2, $1750/ea. Reticulated gila Monster (Heloderma s. suspectum) Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3, $1450/ea. http://www.rareearthinc.com/gila.htm

MM_preloadImages('images/linkslt.jpg'); MM_preloadImages('images/wantedlt.jpg'); MM_preloadImages('images/photolt.jpg'); MM_preloadImages('images/pricelt.jpg'); MM_preloadImages('images/termslt.jpg'); MM_preloadImages('images/generallt.jpg'); Banded Gila Monster Heloderma s. cinctum Photo 1 Photo 2 $1750/ea Difficult to obtain, hatchlings supplied with photographic I.D. and C.B. documentation. Nice, pink banded gems. There are few breeders of this subspecies in the U.S. 99' hatchlings available now. Reticulated Gila Monster Heloderma s. suspectum Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 $1450/ea Extra nice pink reticulation on black background. Heads of adults almost red. Hatchlings supplied with photo I.D. and C.B. documentation. 99' hatchlings available now.. 2001 Captive Born Offspring Price List Hatching Dates and availability vary - please inquire Pythons Monitors Skinks and Related Gila Monsters ... Albino Tokay Geckoes Rare Earth Inc.

39. Rare Earth Inc. Gila Monsters And Beaded Lizards availability vary please inquire. Pythons. Monitors. Skinks and Related. gila Monsters. Albino Tokay Geckoes. Other lizards Rare Earth Inc. http://www.rareearthinc.com/gilagallery.htm

MM_preloadImages('images/linkslt.jpg'); MM_preloadImages('images/wantedlt.jpg'); MM_preloadImages('images/photolt.jpg'); MM_preloadImages('images/pricelt.jpg'); MM_preloadImages('images/termslt.jpg'); MM_preloadImages('images/generallt.jpg'); Gilda Monsters Gallery Banded Gila Monster Heloderma s. cinctum Photo 1 Photo 2 Reticulated Gila Monster Heloderma s. suspectum Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 2001 Captive Born Offspring Price List Hatching Dates and availability vary - please inquire Pythons Monitors Skinks and Related Gila Monsters ... Other Lizards Rare Earth Inc. 8233 Hull Street Road Richmond, Virginia 23235 e-mail: rareearth@mindspring.com Top of Page

40. Gila Monster, ENature.com gila Monster(Heloderma suspectum), Venomous lizards eNature.com is a free searchable nature and wildlife database. site index select http://www.enature.com/fieldguide/showSpeciesSH.asp?curGroupID=7&shapeID=1059&cu

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

Page 2     21-40 of 101    Back | 1  | 2  | 3  | 4  | 5  | 6  | Next 20