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gila monster
Fact FileGila monsters grow to 2 feet long and they only weigh 4 lbs. They also have very good sense of smell and it is so good that they can follow an egg been rolled on the ground and they can sniff out underground prey. They also have large claws for digging and clinging on to stuff. Gila monsters have a thick tails that store energy and food for hibernation. Gilas have very sharp teeth and a mouth full of venom and when they clamp down they don't let and they violently shake around to tip venom in the wound and their bite is said to be worse than a pit bull bite. But their venom has never killed a human but it is extremely painful. Their diet includes small mammals and eggs.
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LocationThey are found in deserts in America particularly they are found in Arizona.
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