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A Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is depicted in a desert Royalty Free Stock Photo

A Gila monster (*Heloderma suspectum*) is depicted on a desert- Royalty Free Stock Photo

A Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is depicted in a desert landscape. This lizard features a distinct pattern of black and pink-orange scales. It has a robust, thick body, and short legs with claws visible. The ground is sandy with scattered small rocks and sparse vegetation, typical of arid environments in the American Southwest. The Gila monster is one of the few venomous lizards and is native to regions such as Arizona and Nevada.