− | The Mexican beaded lizard is similar in appearance to its close relative the Gila monster and is also poisonous. It has a more elongated body and longer tail than the Gila monster and lacks the enlarged cloacal scales and light colouring to the head. The beaded lizard has a black background coloration with sparse yellow markings. | + | The Mexican beaded lizard is similar in appearance to its close relative the [[Gila Monster|Gila monster]] and is also poisonous. It has a more elongated body and longer tail than the [[Gila Monster|Gila monster]] and lacks the enlarged cloacal scales and light colouring to the head. The beaded lizard has a black background coloration with sparse yellow markings. |