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The short answer, which comes as a surprise to many, is "yes." Almost everyone knows of poisonous spiders, insects, fish, and snakes. For a long time, people thought that there were just two poisonous lizards -- the Mexican beaded lizard and the Gila monster -- but it has been discovered recently that many lizards (including some kept as pets) have ... (Full article: 271 words)
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