The Beaded Lizards 



Total Length 26^ inches. 



fLength of Tail 12} " 



Width of Head 2J " 



From these dimensions, the proportionately much longer 

 tail of this species than with the preceding one may be ap- 

 preciated. 



Distribiiiion. — Between the habitat of this species and that 

 of the Gila Monster, is a wide, dividing area. This reptile in- 

 habits central and western Mexico, from latitude 25, southward 

 to northern Central .America. 



Habits. — In its mode of life and disposition, the Mexican 

 Beaded Lizard appears in no way to dilTer from the Gila Monster. 



t Note the proportionately long tail. 



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