Zoology of the ZooPl. XLI
Gila monster
Heloderma suspectum
Reptilia · Squamata · Helodermatidae
Fig. 1. Gila monster
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 50 cm long |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 1.4-2.3 kg |
| Food | Eggs, small mammals |
| Lifespan | About 20 years |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | desert |
| Range | North America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
One of the few venomous lizards. A protein from its saliva led to the diabetes drug exenatide.
Observe: Look at the beaded skin.