LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The man who died over the weekend after being bitten by one of his pet Gila monsters had an immediate reaction after the lizard latched onto his hand, according to a report from ...

The Gila Monster has a venomous bite that it uses primarily for defense. Unlike snakes, it doesn’t inject venom but instead allows it to flow into its prey through grooved teeth. When it bites, the ...

A 34-year-old man in Colorado died earlier this month, days after one of his 2 pet Gila monsters bit him, the Lakewood Police said. Police said Tuesday that Jeffcom, an emergency communications center ...