34-year-old Colorado man Christopher Ward died from a Gila monster's venomous bite, likely the first such death in the U.S. in a century.
A Colorado man died from a pet Gila monster's venomous bite, according to an autopsy report. Christopher Ward, 34, was placed on life support and later died from complications caused by the desert lizard's venom. The autopsy report also indicated that heart and liver problems were significant contributing factors in his death. This incident is believed to be the first death from a Gila monster bite in the U.S. in nearly a century.
March 15, 2024
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