The only genus of the family, Heloderma, traditionally was subdivided in two species: Heloderma suspectum and Heloderma horridum, of which four subspecies were recognized, H. horridum horridum… ses and descriptions of two new subspecies (Heloderma horridum alvarezi and H. h. exasperatum). 2013 Heloderma horridum exasperatum — LEMOS-ESPINAL et al. • Heloderma horridum exasperatum Only the horrdium and exasperatum types are bred in the United States by private individuals.

Heloderma suspectum – the Gila – is a dessert dweller which inhabits mainly all counties of western Arizona.

Size Comparison: Male on the left, Female on the right. Heloderma exasperatum Bogert and Martin Del Campo, 1956, (previously Heloderma horridum subsp. They and their congener (member of the same genus) the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) are the only lizards known to have evolved an overt venom delivery system. exasperatum Bogert and Martin Del Campo, 1956) is a reptile of the order Squamata, family Helodermatidae. We find small populations that inhabit the southern areas of Utah, Nevada, California and New Mexico. The Beaded Lizard Heloderma horridum is a spectacle to behold. 2019 : Distribution: Mexico (S Sonora, SW … Neonates should be kept in a shoe box rack type system for better monitoring.

The charlesbogerti type has been bred by the San Diego Zoo. Though it is a venomous reptile and its scientific name means "horrible studded lizard", it is a true showpiece. With few ex- The Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum) is the most famous of the four species of venomous beaded lizards found principally in Mexico and southern Guatemala. The most southern population lives in the Sonoran desert of Mexico near the towns of Alamos Guayamas and Ortiz.

Heloderma horridum are fairly easy to keep. A good size of enclosure for an adult Heloderma horridum would be 1.5 x 0.7 x 0.5 meters (5 x 2.3 x 1.6 feet). Thirty-two years later, Campbell and Vannini (1988) described a new subspecies (H. h. charlesbogerti), from the Río Mo-tagua Valley in eastern Guatemala, in honor of Charles Bogert’s pioneering work on these lizards. 2015 Heloderma exasperatum — SCHUETT & REISERER 2017 Heloderma exasperatum — LEMOS-ESPINAL et al. Heloderma horridum exasperatum — HARDY 1969: 151 Heloderma horridum exasperatum — REISINGER 2006 Heloderma exasperatum — REISERER et al. The size and sheer beauty of this lizard are more than enough to make any intermediate to experienced herp keeper fascinated. From top to bottom: An adult, a two year and a yearling.