Unlike most of the world's lizards, the Gila monster's venom allows it to fend off predators despite its lack of agility.

The Gila Monster is not only one of the most fascinating reptiles but also the only venomous lizard native to the United States. Here are nine incredible facts about this unique and dangerous lizard.

A study of Gila monster venom helped start the revolution in weight-loss drugs. But scientists think that’s just the ...

A 34-year-old Colorado man died last month after getting bitten by a Gila (pronounced HE-la) monster. Christopher Ward’s death may have been the first from a Gila monster in the US in almost a ...

The desert-dwelling Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is the United States' largest and only native venomous lizard. Easily recognisable from its spotted orange-and-black skin, its bright armour ...

Gila monsters are odd lizards, both from a physical and chemical standpoint. Most people can at least recognize the 1.5-foot-long lizard due its striking bumpy, pink and black scales, squat body ...

Snakes are among the poisonous animals found in the wild, with over 400 species of venomous snakes in the world The gila monster is a venomous reptile found in the wild. Their venom is about as ...

Authorities in Colorado have confirmed the death of a 34-year-old local resident four days after he was bitten by one of his two pet Gila monsters. The creatures are venomous reptiles native to ...