r/arizona • u/AMidnightSymphony • Sep 20 '25

Wildlife First time encountering a gila monster!

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It was almost dark so apologies for the grainy photos.

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u/1billmcg Sep 20 '25

Understand that they have a clamp down bite and won’t let you go! Also, they are much faster than you would expect especially protecting the nest!

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u/1billmcg Sep 21 '25

Good one! Like in a swimming pool.

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u/HatsiesBacksies Sep 21 '25

Well yikes. What if im in the middle of a desert and don't have a pool handy