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picture from Clip ArtGILA MONSTERpicture from Clip Art

 

Heloderma suspectum

The Gila Monster (pronounced HEE-la) is the United States Largest lizard.  It is also the United States only Venomous lizard.  The Gila Monster can vary from 14-18 inches and 1-3 pounds at maturity.  This slow moving lizard has a life span of 20 to 30 years.

picture courtesy of Brad Weinert

 

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University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse

Last Updated 4/25/2008