"Gila monsters arent the fastest lizards around, but they dont need to be! Gila monsters are one of the few species of lizards with a venomous bite. A Gila monsters bite is strong enough to take down an adult human! In this book, readers will find out more about a Gila monsters venom and more. With full-color photographs featuring Gila monsters in their wild home, readers will be dazzled by this lizards brilliant colors and amazing way to protect itself"-- Provided by publisher.