Monitor Lizard - Learn About Nature

Yes, the “Yellow Monitor Lizard” (and indeed, all monitor lizards) is venomous, but not deadly to humans. While its bite can cause pain, swelling, excessive bleeding, and a drop in blood pressure, human envenomation is rarely fatal, though severe symptoms should be treated by a medical professional. A significant risk of a bite is a secondary bacterial infection, which can be serious and requires immediate cleaning and medical attention. Yellow monitor lizards vary in size, with some species lik

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