A 34-year-old Colorado man died from a Gila monster bite, the first reported death since 1930.

A 34-year-old Colorado man died after being bitten by one of his two pet Gila monsters, a venomous lizard species native to the Southwestern US. The incident is considered rare, with the last reported death from a Gila monster bite occurring in 1930. The man's exact cause of death is yet to be determined, but experts are investigating whether he may have suffered an allergic reaction to the venom. Gila monsters, which are venomous reptiles, are normally not fatal to humans; however, the last documented human death from a Gila monster bite was in 1930.

February 20, 2024
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