A Gila monster that bit its owner in Lakewood on Feb. 12, leading to the man's death, was returned to Colorado this week and sent to a lab in Greeley on Thursday for testing on the reptile's venom.

A nocturnal creature, the Gila monster attacks humans only in defense. In Arizona, it is a protected species. Thirteen species of rattlesnakes live in Arizona, more than any other state ...

With these tips in mind, you can explore the desert with confidence knowing that avoiding a Gila monster bite is within your control. Check out: Rattlesnake vs. Mole Snake. That being said, if you do ...

with over 400 species of venomous snakes in the world The gila monster is a venomous reptile found in the wild. Their venom is about as toxic as that of a rattlesnake ...