Christopher Ward’s death may have been the first from a Gila monster in the US in almost a century, but the creature’s bite is well-known to be excruciating. Within minutes of Ward’s pet ...

The Gila monster's venomous bite evolved solely for self-defense purposes, allowing them to defend themselves against predators like coyotes, owls, and hawks. Because of this, DeNardo says ...

The Gila monster's bite may be agonising, but humans have been using the lizard's venom to save lives. Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for ...

A pet Gila monster bit a man in Lakewood, and the man ultimately died. FOX31's Courtney Fromm dove into the illegal-to-own animal and how its bites affect humans. A pet Gila monster bit a man in ...

While receiving a neurotoxic poison-filled bite is rarely fatal, it isn’t pleasant, and can cause considerable pain, edema, nausea, and vomiting. But inside the Gila monster’s spit is also a ...

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.

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 ... Their bites are not normally fatal to ...

We report the case of a 40-year-old man who developed life-threatening angioedema and hypotension following the bite of a Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum), a venomous lizard of the southwestern ...

The lizard's bite is strong and it will not loosen its grip easily on its prey. The Gila monster’s bite is extremely painful and can cause severe symptoms such as swelling, nausea, and ...

Its most frightening aspect, though, is probably its poisonous bite. Unlike a snake, which injects venom through hollow fangs, the gila monster’s venom flows through large grooved lower teeth. The ...