Are there Gila monsters in Texas?
Short answer
Rare records only3 open records
Only as rare records. GBIF holds 3 open records of the Gila monster from Texas, but there is no known population.
The nearest populations are in New Mexico.
Where the records come from
- None
- 1 to 2 records
- 3 to 9
- 10 to 49
- 50 or more
Gila monsters across the US
- Lives here
- Rare records
- Gone
- Not here
How to recognize one
Gila monster Heloderma suspectum
- Heavy lizard with bead-like scales
- Black with pink, orange or yellow blotches or bands
- Short fat tail that stores fat
Medically significant. Bites are rare, painful and happen almost only when people handle the lizard. Protected by Arizona law.
Questions
Are there Gila monsters in Texas?
Only as rare records. GBIF holds 3 open records of the Gila monster from Texas, but there is no known population.
Where are the nearest Gila monsters to Texas?
In New Mexico.
What do Gila monsters look like?
Heavy lizard with bead-like scales. Black with pink, orange or yellow blotches or bands. Short fat tail that stores fat.