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Reptiles
Gila Monster
Heloderma suspectum
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 20-30 years
- Weight
- 1.3-2.3 kg
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
The Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) is a carnivore species found in Southwestern US and Mexican deserts. It typically lives 20-30 years, weighing around 1.3-2.3 kg, and is currently classified as Near Threatened on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the gila monster: Gila monsters are one of only a few venomous lizards in the world.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.