Top 10 Most Dangerous Lizards In The World

Mexican Beaded Lizard (Heloderma horridum)

Like the Gila Monster, this lizard is venomous and is native to Mexico and Guatemala. Bites can lead to intense pain, swelling, and other symptoms.

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)

These massive lizards are the worlds largest reptiles and are found in Indonesia. They have powerful jaws and carry harmful bacteria in their saliva, making their bites potentially lethal due to infection.

Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus)

Native to Africa, Nile Monitors have sharp teeth and strong jaws. They can be aggressive and deliver painful bites.

Perentie (Varanus giganteus)

Australias largest monitor lizard, the Perentie, can be quite aggressive when cornered and has sharp claws and teeth.

Crocodile Monitor (Varanus salvadorii)

Native to New Guinea, these large monitors are known for their aggression and sharp teeth.

Black Throated Monitor (Varanus albigularis)

Native to Africa, these monitors can deliver painful bites with their sharp teeth.

Iguanas

Some species of iguanas, like the Green Iguana, are not venomous, but they can deliver painful bites and have sharp claws.

Rock Monitor (Varanus albigularis)

Found in sub-Saharan Africa, these monitors are known for their sharp teeth and strong jaws.

Blue-Tongued Skink (Tiliqua scincoides)

While not dangerous in the same way as venomous lizards, they are included because they can deliver a painful bite when threatened.