Remembering lizards, many people imagine small-sized brisk creatures that many watched in childhood. If such information surprises you, then you should read this article without fail. One thing is for sure - there are no poisonous and dangerous lizards in Russia. And if you take into consideration the whole world - there are more than enough of them.
Common iguana
An ordinary green iguana has gained immense popularity as a pet, today representatives of this species can be seen in amateur terrariums around the world. Moreover, she can live without a terrarium, just in a house, moving around its entire area.
However, the nature of the reptile is not so docile, and many of its owners received in the end numerous and difficult to treat wounds. The iguana knows how to bite and fight with its claws, if it feels danger, or simply not in the mood. The weight of a large individual reaches 7 kg with an increase of 1.5 meters, which makes its attack a really serious circumstance. Is it worth it to have such exotic pets at home? You should think about it repeatedly before buying an iguana.
Nile monitor lizard
Nile monitor lizards live along the river of the same name, not disdaining the proximity to crocodiles, and even feeding on their young. They can grow up to 2.5 meters, successfully eating everything that comes in its way, and using not only its teeth, but also the opportunity to transmit the infection through a bite. Pathogenic bacteria abound in their mouths, and the strength of the bite allows the victim to break the bones.In case of danger, they also attack, monitor lizards do not like to run away. And in most fights come out victorious. The huge lizards are so fearless that they freely walk around the nests of crocodiles, hoping to feast on their eggs.
Despite the aggressive disposition, people sometimes sell monitor lizards as pets, but you should not choose such a reptile as a pet. It is completely incompatible with other pets and children, and can cause serious injury to an adult.
Arizona Toadstool
This lizard is considered the most poisonous in the world.. She has bent teeth, injecting poison into the victim’s body, and the dose of poison is more than enough for even a bull. The jaw apparatus of this lizard is not designed like that of snakes - all teeth are poisonous to it, and not just its front teeth, since everyone is wetted by poison. Of course, small lizards do not feed on large warm-blooded ones; chicks, snakes, and rodents become their daily food. She bites only for self-defense.
Mudduck is a desert resident who loves sand and stones, often lives near streams in a desert area. There are two types of venomous teeth, both of which are dangerous to humans.
Water lizards
Water lizard lives in swamps and other water bodies in Southeast Asia. Usually this is a scavenger, but if the monitor lizards are excited by something, they can attack live prey, including humans. Creatures grow up to 50 kg in weight and up to 3 meters tall, can live not only in swampy forests, but also in ordinary parks in settlements. They are completely illegible in food, any carrion is suitable for them.Attacking live prey, inflict numerous bites.
The most dangerous lizard in the world
The most dangerous lizard in the world is the Komodo lizard. and it’s not in vain. These are real dragons that can attack the buffalo, using only the power of the bite and the action of pathogens that live in their mouths.
Their weight reaches 150 kg, height can exceed 3 meters. They are also illegible in food, and therefore nothing prevents them from attacking a person. Scientists investigated these lizards, which are recognized as the largest in the world, and came to the conclusion that they were adapted by evolution to hunt dwarf elephants, who used to live on the island. The elephants became extinct, but the lizards remained, attacking all life, and not disdaining to eat carrion.
Thus, lizards are not always miniature cute creatures that are completely safe for humans. They can be different, including those that are truly dangerous for large creatures.
