Adaptations an Ecology
The Gila Monster is a extremely contradicting animal. For example, they really like the water. However, they live in some of the most arid places in the world. Also, they require cool temperatures but will live in very hot areas such as the Sonora Desert. One adaptation they have to help them survive in the desert is color. These colors (yellow, pink, orange, and black) allow them to have camouflage from predators or to be a warning to the other animals.Another adaptation of the Gila Monster is it's venom. The venom kills prey and also keep away predators. Gila monsters spend a majority of their time under the ground in shelters of rock or burrows. They are fairly active early in the day during the dry season. However, they possibly are active in the afternoons primarily after thunderstorms or warm nights. The Gila Monster maintains a surface temperature of around 86 degrees Fahrenheit.