The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum, / ˈhiːlə / HEE-lə) is a species of venomous lizard native to the Southwestern United States and the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. It is a heavy, slow-moving reptile, up to 56 centimetres (22 in) long, and it is the only venomous lizard native to the United States.

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 offers a colourful warning to would-be predators.

2022年5月17日 · A Gila monster is the only venomous lizard in the United States. Gila monsters are protected. Individuals without proper permits are not allowed to move them or touch them.

2024年2月22日 · Gila monsters are venomous lizards native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, recognizable by their heavy bodies and beadlike scales in black and yellow or pink. They produce venom in...

2025年3月11日 · The Gila monster ( Heloderma suspectum) possesses venom roughly equivalent in toxicity to a western diamondback rattlesnake. However, the Gila monster’s venom delivery system is less efficient , injecting a relatively small amount of venom per bite.

2024年4月3日 · The Gila (pronounced HEE-lah) Monster (Heloderma suspectum) is one of the best known and most often asked about, but it is one of the rarest species to encounter of the Sonoran Desert reptiles. One of only two venomous lizards in North America, it is the only one found in the United States.

2014年4月9日 · But the powerful venom of the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum), one of the featured species in the new exhibition The Power of Poison, has medicinal capabilities as well: one of its components has been used to develop a diabetes drug.

2025年2月8日 · As one of the few venomous lizards in the world, the Gila monster makes its home in the arid landscapes of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. However, despite its fearsome name, the Gila monster poses little threat to humans and is more noted for its striking appearance and interesting survival adaptations.

2025年2月21日 · Gila monster, one of two species of North American venomous lizards in the genus Heloderma of the family Helodermatidae. The Gila monster was named for the Gila River basin and occurs in the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. It is stout-bodied with black and pink blotches or bands.

The Gila monster is one of only three species of venomous lizards on the planet. They are non-threatening creatures who spend 95 percent of their lives in underground burrows. They come out occasionally to feed or soak in the warm desert sun. These animals do not want to bite you. In fact, before biting, these