Are there Gila monsters in Utah?

Short answer
Yes

Yes. The Gila monster lives in Utah. Open records come from 1 county.

Gila monster
Photo: Josh Olander, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Where in Utah

Washington: 12 records
Open GBIF records by county. Most come from Washington County.

Gila monsters across the US

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How to recognize one

Gila monster Heloderma suspectum

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 Utah?

Yes. The Gila monster lives in Utah. Open records come from 1 county.

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.

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