Meet the Gila Monster!

How to Survive a Gila Monster

Meet your friendly neighborhood Gila Monster! 🦎 . These elusive little dragons are one of the Sonoran Deserts most interesting and iconic reptile species. They love sandy washes with rocky escarpments to hide in and readily feed on bird eggs, and small animals. They are the only specie of venomous lizard native to the United States and the majority of their range is in Arizona. . Remember, these guys are protected by Arizona state law. If you encounter one on your property DO NOT TOUCH! Instead