Let us know more about these deadly creatures that are a mystery to most of us. The Gila monster is the largest lizard in the United States, growing to 22 inches long and weighing over a pound.

Native to the Sonoran Desert of the American southwest and Mexico, the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) might look and sound threatening. But to many, it's known for its status as the largest ...

Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. The desert-dwelling Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is the United States' largest and ...

Native to southwestern U.S. and Mexico, Gila monsters are venomous reptiles and are one of the only two venomous lizards in the world, according to the San Diego Wildlife Alliance. The largest ...

Gila monsters are the largest lizards in the country and can grow to about 22 inches (56cm) in length, according to the Smithsonian Institution. They are named after the Gila River. The creature ...