Introduction
The Gila Monster(heloderma suspectum is one of a few venemous lizards in the world. The venom is produced by salivary glands in their lower jaw and drawn into the grooves of the teeth. They can be about two feet in length and weigh around five pounds. This is the largest lizard native to the United States. On this website, you will find facts about the Gila Monster such as special adaptations, habitats, unique characteristics, reproduction, and other things. What drew me to this animal was that it is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and also the color of the lizard. I think it is a pretty cool animal but I am kind of scared to see it in person because I might get bit!