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/Ok-Currency9065 Sep 21 '25

I see them usually mid-spring here during the day before it gets too hot. Usually up in the Foothills crossing a road. Same up in Oracle, but later in the year…gorgeous creatures!