Exploring the World's Top 10 Most Dangerous Lizards

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Native to Indonesia, these massive lizards are the world's largest and can take down prey as large as water buffalo with their toxic bite.

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)

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 Found in the southwestern United States and Mexico, these venomous lizards have a powerful bite that can cause severe pain and discomfort in humans.

Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum)

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Residing in Africa, these agile lizards are known for their aggression and powerful jaws, delivering painful bites filled with harmful bacteria.

Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus)

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 Hailing from Australia, the Perentie is a giant among lizards, equipped with sharp claws and a powerful bite.

Perentie (Varanus giganteus)

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 Another venomous member of the Helodermatidae family, this lizard's potent bite can have serious health consequences.

Mexican Beaded Lizard (Heloderma horridum)

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 These African natives are skilled climbers and use their sharp teeth and claws for hunting.

Black-Throated Monitor (Varanus albigularis)

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 Found in Central America, their spiny scales serve as a warning sign, and they can deliver a painful bite when threatened.

Blue Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus cyanogenys)

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Though not venomous, these European lizards are known for their aggression when cornered, delivering painful bites.

Western Green Lizard (Lacerta bilineata)

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Resilient and territorial, these North American lizards can deliver a painful bite when provoked.

Desert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis)

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Native to Australia, these arboreal lizards are agile climbers and use their sharp claws for hunting and defense.

Lace Monitor (Varanus varius)