first time seeing a gila monster

[dhcsim]

Me and my sil were taking a break on a hike today and out strolls this gila monster 4 feet away from us. She said it was just a baby. I have never seen one before. I do know that when they bite you their venom is injected into you through their teeth. Just had to share. Sorry the picture is so big. It was about 13" long.

 

[dani21496]

Cool!! My son just a report on gila monsters!!!! He made a posterboard and had to give a presentation in front of his class.

 

[dhcsim]

Hey Dani,
Haven't noticed you posting lately. Was wondering where you and some others went to. It was cool seeing the gila monster. The more I followed it, the more attention he paid to ME. I just read in a book that it is considered a treasure to see them because they don't like to come out very much. Maybe he was hungry. I was hoping to see his momma, but yet kind of glad I didn't. He was black and bright orange.

 

[lorrayne]

I was pretty close to a gila monster when I was small. In fact, I was riding on my dad's back in one of those baby carriers. Of course, I dodn't remember this. LOL

 

[dani21496]

That is really cool Heather. My little guy took a look at the picture and thought it was really neat. He really liked working on his gila monster project. He keeps reminding me that is pronounced "Hee-La Monster".