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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gila_monsterGila monster - Wikipedia

    The Gila monster is the largest extant lizard species native to North America north of the Mexican border. Its snout-to-vent length ranges from 26 to 36 cm (10 to 14 in). The tail is about 20% of the body size, and the largest specimens may reach 51 to 56 cm (20 to 22 in) in total length.

  2. Jul 3, 2024 · The Gila monster (H. suspectum) was named for the Gila River basin and occurs in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to about 50 cm (about 20 inches), is stout-bodied with black and pink blotches or bands, and has beadlike scales.

  3. Mar 29, 2023 · The Gila monster (pronounced HEE-luh) is a small, striking lizard with black scales and an array of orange stripes and spots. Along with their close cousins, the beaded lizards, Gila monsters...

  4. Jul 11, 2021 · Gila monsters are the only venomous lizard native to the United States and the largest lizard north of the Mexican border. Though they have quite a reputation, much of what you've...

  5. Apr 3, 2024 · 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.

  6. The Gila monster is one of only small number of venomous lizards (including the Mexican beaded lizard, the Komodo dragon and some Australian species). It can bite quickly and hold on tenaciously. Rather than injecting venom through hollow fangs like venomous snakes, Gilas have enlarged, grooved teeth in their lower jaw.

  7. Sep 19, 2017 · The Gila monster is the largest lizard native to the United States, and also the only venomous lizard native to the country. This distinctive reptile has vivid orange and black markings, and its scales are small and bead-like. What Does The Gila Monster Look Like?

  8. Gila monsters are heavy-bodied lizards covered with beadlike scales, called osteoderms, that are black and yellow or pink covering all but their belly. The Gila monster is venomous; its venom is made by a row of glands in the lizard’s lower jaw. When the lizard bites, small grooves in the teeth help the venom flow into its prey.

  9. The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is a large heavy bodied lizard. It has a large head with small beady eyes and a short fat tail. It's skin is bright pink or orange and black in color with warty-like bumps covering its body.

  10. Apr 28, 2016 · Gila monsters are one of only 2 venomous lizards in the world. It is believed that they use their venomous saliva for defense, rather than hunting. Gila monsters are carnivores. Because they are slow moving, they use stealth to sneak up on their prey or feed on prey that cannot get away.