The Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) is a species of venomous lizard that is native to the southwestern United States and the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora.
Description[]
Gila Monsters are black with peach stripes. They have four legs that have three toes each and on each toe is a black claw. Their babies look like adults except smaller.
Habitat[]
Gila Monsters live in Deserts.
Behavior[]
During the day, Gila Monsters like to hide in the shade away from humans.
Myths[]
- Gila Monsters hurt people.
- Once a Gila Monster bites you, it will never let go.