Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) venom extraction at KRZ

Venom extracted from Heloderma suspectum by Kristen Wiley and Jon Ginter at KRZ for research.

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Pets & Animals

Tags:

• lizard
• venom
• danger
• research
• pet
• reptile

[MsDjessa]

I this the cinctum ssp.?

[kyreptilezoo]

@MsDjessa From what I understand subspecies recognition is unwarranted in these lizards.

[theopat1999]

I know it has been proven that most species of lizard have a venom gland lower jaw and venom that kills its prey not that deadly bacteria theory.But I have a question for you is human saliva much more dangereous then the bacteria found in varanids?

[kyreptilezoo]

@theopat1999 While you are correct that many lizards do have venom glands, it is far from proven that that is how they kill their prey. Human saliva is certainly filled with bacteria, but I don't know if it is worse than Varanid

saliva-- however the teeth of a Varanid can are probably more likely to inflict a more serious wound. Probably you don't want to be bitten by either! :)

[jediskunk67]

there are two species of lizard that are venomous the gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard.

[kyreptilezoo]

@jediskunk67 Actually according to Bryan Fry most species of lizards produce toxins in glands in the lower jaw, which technically makes them venomous even though they are not dangerous to people.

[yargeht]

now dip some darts in that venom and go stop crime

[motocrosser150]

Is the Gila monster a nerotoxic or hemotoxic venom

[chimandude]

@mmmmmarcus So what happened...? Did you get an infection or sick from the bite...?

[mmmmmarcus]

im more afraid of their bite force than their venom. i had one bite me in tucson, and he broke two fingers, and nearly severed my pinkie. as soon as he clamped on, he just shook his head like a damn pitbull. I was trying to get him away from a bike trail,

I know its against the law to even touch one, but its an active trail, and i didnt want some stupid kid smashing him with an atv.