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 ...

Experts say that the last report of a human dying from a Gila monster bite was in 1930. "The vast majority of bites cause local swelling and bleeding," said Brandehoff, who said the bites can ...

The bite was later determined to be that of a pet Gila monster and the victim was transported to the hospital, where he died four days later. The victim was not identified, and the police said his ...