The Gila monster's venomous bite evolved solely for self-defense purposes, allowing them to defend themselves against predators like coyotes, owls, and hawks. Because of this, DeNardo says ...

The Gila monster's bite may be agonising, but humans have been using the lizard's venom to save lives. Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for ...

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office released the autopsy of Christopher Ward, a 34-year-old man who died after he was bitten by his pet Gila monster. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office ...

A pet Gila monster bit a man in Lakewood, and the man ultimately died. FOX31's Courtney Fromm dove into the illegal-to-own animal and how its bites affect humans. A pet Gila monster bit a man in ...

Stay calm and immobilize the affected area to slow the spread of venom. When a Gila monster bites, it chews venom into the wound, causing intense burning, swelling and a feeling of pressure.

Authorities in Colorado have confirmed the death of a 34-year-old local resident four days after he was bitten by one of his two pet Gila monsters ... Their bites are not normally fatal to ...

This snake’s toxic bite causes paralysis ... million people suffering from type 2 diabetes in the U.S. alone, the Gila monster is nothing short of a medical superhero. Venomous mammals, though ...

What does the Gila monster have that we don't have? The key to more effortless weight-loss, apparently. It turns out the venom of a small, Southwestern lizard — the only venomous lizard in ...