The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard native to the Southwestern United States and the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. A heavy, typically slow-moving lizard, up to 60 cm long, the Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States. Wikipedia

Conservation status: Near Threatened (Population decreasing) Encyclopedia of Life

Species: H. suspectum

Weight: 3-5 lbs. desertmuseum.org

Class: Reptilia

Family: Helodermatidae

Genus: Heloderma

Order: Squamata

How poisonous are Gila monsters: Gila monster venom is about as toxic as that of a western diamondback rattlesnake. However, a relatively small amount of venom is introduced in a Gila bite. Gila monsters may hold onto a predator for more than ten minutes. There is no antivenom for Gila bites.

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Fun fact: Komodo dragon was thought to be non-venomous that it was bacteria that caused sepsis. Turns out a couple years ago it was infact venom. Plus komodo dragon is my spirit animal.

The Komodo dragon, also known as the Komodo monitor, is a member of the monitor lizard family Varanidae that is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. Wikipedia

Speed: 12 mph (Maximum, On Land, Sprint)

Species: V. komodoensis

Bite force: 39 newtons newscientist.com

Class: Reptilia

Genus: Varanus

Order: Squamata

Mass: 170 – 200 lbs (Adult), 150 – 160 lbs (Adult)

How poisonous is a Komodo dragon: Contrary to popular belief, Komodo dragons are incredibly venomous. Their venom is highly poisonous and enough to kill animals in a few hours, even humans. Scientists have believed that Komodo dragons have killed their victims through bacterial infection for decades.

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