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Gila Monster
AdvancedGila monster
North America's only venomous lizard. Beautiful beaded black-orange scales, for experts due to venom.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
25〜32℃
Lifespan
20-30 years
Size
35-55cm
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Small animals, Eggs
About
The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard native to the Southwestern United States and the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. It is a heavy, slow-moving reptile, up to 22 in (56 cm) long, and it is the only venomous lizard native to the United States. Its venomous close relatives, the four beaded lizards inhabit Mexico and Guatemala. The Gila monster is sluggish in nature, so it is not generally dangerous and very rarely poses a real threat to humans. Nonetheless, it has a fearsome reputation and is sometimes killed despite the species being protected by state law in Arizona.
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Basic Info
Origin
the Southwestern United States and the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora
Lifespan
20-30 years
Size
35-55cm
Temperature
25〜32℃
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Small animals, Eggs
Care Guide
Housing
Dry spacious cage
Temperature
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Gila monster Cope, 1869
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書IIIUCN NT · Near ThreatenedDesignated Dangerous Animal (permit/region-restricted in Japan)
有毒。日本では特定動物(どくとかげ科全種)に指定。
Sources: CITES Checklist (Heloderma suspectum Appendix II) / IUCN Red List / 環境省 特定動物リスト(どくとかげ科)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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