Native to the Sonoran Desert of the American southwest and Mexico, the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) might look and sound threatening. But to many, it's known for its status as the largest ...

The Gila monster (pronounced "HEE-luh") is one of ... its striking appearance and venomous bite.They are named after the Arizona Gila River Basin, where they were first discovered.

A Colorado man died after getting bitten by a Gila monster that was kept as a pet. What is the law for owning the venomous creatures?

The Gila monster's bite may be agonising, but humans have been using the lizard's venom to save lives. Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for ...

according to a Gila River Police Department Facebook post. Neighbors told The Arizona Republic that a teenager was hosting a birthday party at a residence when officers responded to the scene.

A little more help is coming to Eastern Arizona College students who might need a little food, some personal items or even ...

What does the Gila monster have that we don't have? The key to more effortless weight-loss, apparently. It turns out the venom of a small, Southwestern lizard — the only venomous lizard in ...