Reeder Custom Guns - Applying a small amount of lead seems to prevent

Gary Reeder
Applying a small amount of lead seems to prevent
Tuesday, August 01, 2023, 14:43

Gila Monster bites. Usually 230 to 250 grains of lead at an appropriate speed seems to work wonders. Although it seems some folks normally called "do gooders" or "tree huggers" seem to frown on the lead remedy.

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