Glia are non-neuronal cells (i.e. not nerves) of the brain and nervous system. There are a variety of subtypes of glial cells, including astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglia, each of which is specialised for a particular function.

: supporting tissue intermingled with the essential elements of nervous tissue especially in the brain, spinal cord, and ganglia.

Glia (noun, “GLEE-uh”) The term glia comes from the Greek word for “glue.” Scientists used to think that glial cells were simply the glue of the nervous system, helping to hold brain and nerves together.

: a large, stout, venomous lizard (Heloderma suspectum) that has rough, bumpy, black and orange, pinkish, or yellowish skin, a thick tail, and venom glands in the lower lip and that is found especially in arid regions of the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico.

The meaning of the Gila Monster symbol was to signify preservation and survival and used as a sign of the desert. The Gila monster had different meanings according to tribal traditions.

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Venom. The Gila monster is one of only a handful of venomous lizards in the world. Others include the similar-looking Mexican beaded lizards, as well as iguanas and monitor lizards. Its venom is a fairly mild neurotoxin.

Gila Monsters Tegzes says, “and dogs will often present to the veterinarian with the lizard still attached and biting!” The painful bite can cause neurological signs, but usually is not life-threatening.

7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Lizards and Turtles

• Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum)
• Snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina and Macrochelys temminckii)
• Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum )
• The Iguanas (subfamily Iguaninae)
• Tree crocodile, or Crocodile monitor (Varanus salvadorii)

What eats Gila monsters? Gila monsters are eaten by carnivores such as coyotes, birds of prey, and badgers.

Other Predators in the Wild Although these tough “monsters” are often thought of as being practically predator-free, an assortment of animals are suspected of sometimes hunting them. These animals include foxes, mountain lions, coyotes and birds of prey.

The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is a large heavy bodied lizard. It has a large head with small beady eyes and a short fat tail. It’s skin is bright pink or orange and black in color with warty-like bumps covering its body. The colorful, beadlike skin of the gila monster helps with camouflage.

The Gila Monster is a venomous lizard that is native to the United States. However, in states where it is legal to own a pet Gila Monster, it is strictly prohibited to capture them from the wild. These lizards are generally pretty docile animals, rarely using their venom in the wild.

A Gila monster, one of only two venomous lizards in the world, can fetch up to $1,500 on the black market, according to experts.

The Gila monster is one of only small number of venomous lizards (including the Mexican beaded lizard, the Komodo dragon and some Australian species). Rather than injecting venom through hollow fangs like venomous snakes, Gilas have enlarged, grooved teeth in their lower jaw.

Green Iguana According to the San Diego Zoo, iguanas are the largest lizards in the Americas. The green iguana is the most common pet in the iguana family. Green iguanas are vegetarians, often docile and highly intelligent, making them a good entry-level choice for new large lizard keepers.

Here we present to you five great friendly lizards in no particular order.

• Bearded Dragon. Robert Keresztes/shutterstock.
• Gold-Dust Day Gecko. reptiles4al/shutterstock.
• Leopard Gecko. With proper husbandry, The leopard gecko is probably the easiest pet lizard to keep in captivity.
• Crested Gecko.

• Bearded Dragon. Despite their fearsome appearance, these exotic-looking lizards are generally friendly and gentle.
• Leopard Gecko. Slower than typical geckos and lacking the sticky pads that can make escapes easy, leopard geckos come in different colorations and marking patterns.
• Blue-Tongued Skink.
• Crested Gecko.
• Uromastyx.

Blackthroat Monitors (Ionides Monitors) Blackthroats are one of the most docile and easily cared for monitor species. They do command respect as they are such a large animal.

There is no difference between a Komodo dragon and a monitor lizard because a Komodo dragonis a monitor lizard. Komodo dragons are members of the Varanidae family, a group of both carnivorous and frugivorous lizards.