The Beaded Lizards 



Total Length 26^ inches. 



t Length of Tail 12^ 



Width of Head 2f 



From these dimensions, the proportionately much longer 

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

 preciated. 



Distribution. 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 differ from the Gila Monster- 



t Note the proportionately long tail. 



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