My dog ate a Mexican alligator lizard. Is it safe or dangerous?

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My dog ate one of those little Mexican alligator lizards from outside I was wondering how dangerous it was for her if there's any specific diseases or symptoms I should look out for in case it was a carrier or something or if I am overreacting. Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Female | spayed | 2 years and 1 month old | 35 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unless your dog ate a Mexican beaded lizard, you do not have to worry. If he indeed ate a Mexican Alligator Lizard (Abronia), it was a nice but harmless snack. Here is a photo of a Mexican Alligator Lizard: http://abronializard.com/abronia-lizard-care-sheet/ And here a photo of a Mexican Beaded Lizard (toxic): https://www.stlzoo.org/animals/abouttheanimals/reptiles/lizards/mexicanbeadedlizard Should he have eaten a Mexican Beaded Lizard, you need to take him to your veterinarian right away for an exam and treatment.

My dog ate a Mexican alligator lizard. Is it safe or dangerous?

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