A 34-year-old Colorado man died last month after getting bitten ... Before Ward, the last person to die of a Gila monster bite, in around 1930, may have had cirrhosis of the liver, DeNardo said.

While encounters with venomous lizards are rare, they often occur when humans step into wild territories—either for research, tourism, or exotic pet keeping. These creatures don’t attack unprovoked; ...

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office released the autopsy of Christopher Ward, a 34-year-old man who died after he was bitten by his pet Gila monster. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office ...

It’s a phone call no one wants to make — but tens of thousands of Arizonans do each year: dialing poison control for help during a medical emergency. From venomous bites to accidental ...

Lizard venom has played a crucial part in helping humans take a bite out of diabetes and obesity. The Gila monster is a large, magnificent and venomous desert-dwelling reptile found throughout the ...

The Gila monster's bite may be agonising, but humans have been using the lizard's venom to save lives. Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for ...