Gila Monster

Reticulated Gila Monster

• "Gila Monster's Saliva Holds Medical Promise"
• December 2003
• I chose this article because i heard of the Gila Monster, and i want to know more about it.
• I learned that the Gila Monster's saliva is actually toxic. It can put you in the hospital. That's just how badly it can be to people. I also found out that researchers created a diabetes drug from the saliva.
• This article, didn't give any other information on the Gila Monster besides to the saliva. I wanted to know more.
• I wouldn't purchase a Gila Monster. I think it would be too risky for me.
• A Gila monster can cost up to 1000 dollars
• You can purchase them at probreeders.com or of course Amazon.com
• Gila Monsters don't have any morphs.
• They are not endangered.
• A permit IS required to keep one.
• Give Gila Monsters burrows to hide, and you can feed them mice and water if you want but be areful with them.
• They are expert ranked pets
• I found learning about the Gila Monsters saliva was interesting. Also the fact tat researchers are studying it.