Reeder Custom Guns - I recall reading that their bite is very painful.

John W
I recall reading that their bite is very painful.
Monday, July 31, 2023, 16:32

Apparently, the creature latches onto you and starts to grind away with its jaws. All the while excreting a toxin. That will most likely require a trip to the hospital where your skin will be opened up to allow your muscles to expand outward like a boiled hotdog.

The biggest reason for being bitten by those lizards seems to be people messing around with them.

A good friend who was a game & fish officer - Gary Reeder, 2023-07-31, 13:57
- My doctor said once that they use gila saliva. - Larryh, 2023-08-01, 12:33
- Gila Monster bites.... - David R, 2023-08-01, 06:07
  - Preventing a bite is usually possible. - Jim Taylor, 2023-08-01, 10:05
    - Applying a small amount of lead seems to prevent - Gary Reeder, 2023-08-01, 14:43
      - Same prevention works well for rattlesnake bites - steve todd, 2023-08-02, 02:39
- I recall reading that their bite is very painful. - John W, 2023-07-31, 16:32
  - like Bison leave them alone--just watch (nm) - Lynn41, 2023-08-02, 07:41
    - Bison normally don't bite. (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2023-08-02, 10:28