KING of the desert! The Gila monster is truly one of the most spectacular reptiles on earth. Their striking contrasted colors coupled with a substantial build and fast acting venom makes these lizards some of the coolest on the planet. These lizards are desert specialists and utilize their environments to best survive in their often arid and harsh surroundings. While they may seem slow and dumb, these lizards are far from defenseless; equipped with a powerful neurotoxin these animals are more th

Gila monsters are one of two venomous lizards found in Arizona. Even though these big lizards seem slow at first impression, they can attack with surprising speed if threatened! As with all wildlife, please admire them from a safe distance and respect their boundaries. Gila monsters will hiss and back away if they’ve had enough… They just want to be left alone to do their lizardy thing. #WildlifeWednesday 📸: Ranger Jackie at Lost Dutchman State Park | Arizona State Parks

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