A thin layer of old skin lifts away from this beaded lizard, revealing the detailed pattern underneath. The shed comes off in small sections while the reptile’s textured scales stay clearly visible ...

The expert handler gently helps the beaded lizard remove pieces of old skin that have not fully come off during shedding. Working carefully around the reptile, she lifts the loose shed while keeping ...

Mexican beaded lizards are a species of large lizards closely related to Gila monsters. They live in Mexico, and like the Gila monster, have a venomous bite. Here are some fascinating beaded lizard ...