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

Native to the Sonoran Desert of the American southwest and Mexico, the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) might look and ...

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.

The Gila monster (pronounced "HEE-luh") is one of nature ... When the lizard bites, small grooves in the teeth help the venom flow into its prey. However, more than their venom, their bite ...

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 ...

Unlike a snake, which injects venom through hollow fangs, the gila monster’s venom flows through large grooved lower teeth. The longer it chews, the more venom these teeth secrete. Its venom is about ...