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Gila Monster
Gila Monster
Deserts
ABout Gila Monster

The Gila monster is the largest lizard native to the United States.

Though the they’re known for their deadly venom, a protein in the Gila’s spit is sometimes used in drugs to treat Type 2 diabetes.

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FACTS & STATISTICS
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Average Size
20 inches long
Up to 5 pounds
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Native Region
North America
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Eating Habits
Birds’ eggs, rodents, frogs, lizards, insects, centipedes and worms
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Conservation Status
Near Threatened
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Where are they at the Zoo?
The Gila monster are located in the Desert Dome.
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