*** About The Gila Monster: The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is one of only a handful of venomous lizards in the world, native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. A slow-moving creature, it can grow up to two feet in length and has a stout, colorful body covered with bead-like scales. Gila monsters utilize venom primarily for defense and have a bite that, while not typically fatal to humans, can be extremely painful. Their diet primarily consists of eggs, small birds, and mammals. Due to their distinctive appearance and unique biological characteristics, Gila monsters hold a special place in the cultural mythology of the Native American tribes of the Southwestern United States.

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