Scientific Name:
Heloderma suspectum
Common Name:
Gila Monster

Given Name:
Gilly

Habitat:
Native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Description:
The Gila Monster is a venomous lizard that injects its venom into its victim through grooves in the teeth of its lower jaw. The teeth are loosely anchored, allowing them to be broken off and replaced throughout their lives.