25K views · 283 reactions | Growing up to two feet long, the Gila monster is the largest lizard you can find in the US — when it isn't hiding underground. #AmericasNationalParks | National Geographic TV | Facebook

KING of the desert! The Gila monster is truly one of the most spectacular reptiles on earth. Their striking contrasted colors coupled with a substantial build and fast acting venom makes these lizards some of the coolest on the planet. These lizards are desert specialists and utilize their environments to best survive in their often arid and harsh surroundings. While they may seem slow and dumb, these lizards are far from defenseless; equipped with a powerful neurotoxin these animals are more th