The Gila Monster is one of only two venomous lizards native to the U.S. Its venom is delivered through grooved teeth by chewing rather than injecting. It is slow-moving and spends 95% of its life underground.
Best time to see a Gila Monster
The best time to see a Gila Monster is March–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,821 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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