Download or read book Beaded and Monitor Lizards written by Erik Daniel Stoops and published by . This book was released on 1997-03 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the group of lizards called Beaded and Monitor lizards, where they are found, and how they live.
Download or read book Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards written by Daniel David Beck and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the first comprehensive treatment of the biology of the Monstersauria in nearly 50 years, during which time our knowledge has increased dramatically. It gives the reader an unprecedented opportunity to understand the evolution, ecology, and behavior of gila monsters and beaded lizards, as well as insights into folklore, venom, and threats to the existence of these fabled animals."--William Cooper, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne "Beck is the foremost authority on these animals and has published extensively on them. He provides a highly readable and fascinating summary of their biology."--Jonathan Campbell, author of Venomous Reptiles of Latin America
Download or read book The Mexican Beaded Lizard written by Christopher Daniel and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-14 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mexican beaded lizards are firmly identified with the Gila beasts - the main two known venomous lizards. They are dim earthy colored to dark with orange or yellow spots. The skin is made out of beaded scales called osteoderms that contain bits of bone, in this way giving the lizards their 'defensive layer'. The scales that spread the highest point of their body are enormous and hard; delicate scales spread the paunch partition. They have a tube shaped body; a wide level head; short solid legs with five tore toes; and a long, thick tail. The subjects include behavior, diet, reproduction, natural surrounding/range, habits and lifestyle, mating habits, and much more.
Download or read book Beaded Lizards Gila Monsters written by Bernd Eidenmüller and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beaded Lizards written by Christopher Liam and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-08 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beaded lizards are firmly identified with the Gila beasts - the main two known venomous lizards. They are dim earthy colored to dark with orange or yellow spots. The skin is made out of beaded scales called osteoderms that contain bits of bone, in this way giving the lizards their 'defensive layer'. The scales that spread the highest point of their body are enormous and hard; delicate scales spread the paunch partition. They have a tube shaped body; a wide level head; short solid legs with five tore toes; and a long, thick tail. The subjects include behavior, diet, advancement and reproduction, eating habits, mating season, health problems, fun facts and much more...
Download or read book Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards written by Daniel D. Beck and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005-07-25 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No two lizard species have spawned as much folklore, wonder, and myth as the Gila Monster, Heloderma suspectum, and the Beaded Lizard, H. horridum—the sole survivors of an ancient group of predacious lizards called the Monstersauria. More like snakes on legs, monstersaurs are a walking contradiction: they are venomous yet don't appear to use their venom for subduing prey; their mottled patterns mingle with the broken shadows and textures of their desert and tropical dry forest habitats, yet their bright open mouths hiss a bold warning that a nasty bite awaits those who advance further. And while Gila Monster venom produces excruciating pain, it also contains a peptide that has become a promising new drug for treating type-2 diabetes. Perhaps the ultimate paradox is that monstersaurs are among the most famous of lizards, yet until quite recently they have remained among the least studied. With numerous illustrations, stunning color photographs, and an up-to-date synthesis of their biology, this book explains why the Monstersauria seems poised to change the way we think about lizards. Daniel D. Beck—who has been investigating Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards for over 22 years—teams up here with award-winning wildlife photographer Tom Wiewandt to produce a comprehensive summary of this small but remarkable family of lizards.
Download or read book Living Dragons written by Rodney Steel and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important illustrated book on the various species of monitor lizards, a group of reptiles that can be legitimately described as living dragons. This group of lizards includes the real monsters, the famed carnivorous (and even occasionally man-eating) Komodo dragons from Indonesia, lizards that are true giants. Add to these a further range of almost equally large monitors from Asia, Australia, and Africa, some dwarfs (Odatria) from Australia, the rare and little-known earless monitor (Lanthanotus) from Borneo, their poisonous relatives gila monster and beaded lizards) of North America), and one has a fantastic study of an important family of creatures. With 36 excellent color photos and other illustrations this book examines their evolution, habitats, lifestyles, biology, and the need for their conservation.
Download or read book Beaded Lizard written by Luke Maverick and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In terms of size, the grown-up beaded reptile can grow up to 76 centimeters and weigh around 1 1/2 to 2 kilograms for the females. Their male partners grow somewhat bigger at 90 centimeters and weigh as much as 4 kilograms. For these sorts of reptiles, their tails almost take up half of their general length. The beaded lizards additionally have a body that is formed by one way or another like a chamber followed by a thick tail. It has short and solid limbs and a flat, wide head
Download or read book Giant Lizards written by Robert G. Sprackland and published by Tfh Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1992, Giant Lizards is a bestselling reference held in high regard within every level of the herp hobby for its authoritative and thorough coverage of lizard biology. Now in a completely revised and expanded volume, Giant Lizards features all newly written information by an expert on monitors and other large lizards (defined as those reaching over 3 feet in length) and it covers over 90 species. Lizard profiles range from the relatively affordable to the extremely expensive, and from those commonly kept as pets to those critically endangered and unobtainable. Species include iguanas (including green iguanas), rock iguanas, Galapagos Island iguanas, tegus, sail-fin lizards, Gila monsters, beaded lizards, water dragons, monitors (including savannah, water, and Nile monitors plus Komodo dragons), and more. Giant Lizards provides complete coverage of essential care subjects like feeding, housing, breeding, and health care. For the more scientifically minded reader, it includes sections o
Download or read book Monitor Lizard written by Barbara A. Somervill and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Monitor Lizard is large; adults can grow up to 7 feet in length. A vicious predator that will eat anything it can fit into its mouth. Native to Africa, the Monitor Lizard has successfully established a new home in Florida, disrupting an already delicate ecosystem.
Download or read book Looking at Lizards written by Jane E. Hartman and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, and environments of a variety of lizards and presents instructions for keeping lizards as pets.
Download or read book Varanoid Lizards of the World written by Erick Pianka and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2004-09-21 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monitor lizards (genus Varanus) have attracted a great deal of interest--these large and impressive lizards are often the centerpiece of reptile house exhibits. Monitors tend to be fairly wary and difficult to observe--therefore they are not particularly tractable research subjects, but they have nevertheless received an extraordinary amount of attention from devoted students.Varanoid Lizards of the World is a comprehensive account of virtually everything important that is known about monitor lizards, beginning with detailed species accounts and proceeding to various modern comparative analyses. Where possible, people who have had detailed field experience with a particular species have assembled species accounts. In the process of reporting what is known, we also identify what remains to be learned about these lizards. We hope to establish a prototype showing how such a diverse monophyletic group can be exploited both to identify and to understand the actual course of evolution. As such, this effort becomes a protocol for future workers to follow for other groups of closely-related species.
Download or read book Deadly Lizard Bite written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One morning in 2009, Maen, a guide at Komodo National Park in Indonesia, sat at his office desk. Suddenly, he saw something move. When he looked down, he couldn’t believe his eyes. “I saw the Komodo dragon under this table,” Maen said. He slowly drew back his legs from the venomous creature. In an instant, the animal lunged. Would Maen escape with his life? Learn all about venomous lizards in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It’s packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects.
Download or read book Monitor Lizards written by Bernd Eidenmüller and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Poisonous Lizards written by James Martin and published by Edge Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard.
Download or read book WhoZoo The Wonderful World of the Beaded Lizards written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisa Cardenas presents information on the beaded lizards at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas. The information is part of the WhoZoo project of students at Texas Wesleyan University, which offers information on the zoo animals for children. Cardenas includes photographs of the lizard and details on the lizard's range, habitat, diet in the wild and at the zoo, physical description, and general information on the lizard.
Download or read book Savannah and Grassland Monitors written by Robert George Sprackland and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monitors are among the most popular lizards kept in captivity, and this colorful guide provides information on the two most commonly seen species, savannah monitors and grassland monitors. Due to the intelligence and relative easy care needs of these lizards, they are favored by beginning herpetoculturists, though great emphasis must be placed on responsible ownership of these beautiful, but delicate animals. Savannah & Grassland Monitors, written by lizard expert Robert George Sprackland, PhD, provides guidelines for keepers who wish to add a monitor to their vivarium. The chapter called "Taxonomy" gives an excellent summary of monitor species, including the African species, of which the savannah (or Bosc's) monitor and white-throat monitor are examples, and the Asian species,including the Komodo dragon and the Argus, Bengal, Indian, and gold monitors. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy example of the selected species, quarantine and acclimation considerations, handling, housing needs, water and feeding, as well as solid advice about keeping monitors healthy and thriving. A separate chapter on diseases and disorders provides a complete primer on the health needs and veterinary care of these rewarding reptiles.
