Pet Gila Monster Bites Colorado Man, Who Dies in What Experts Call a “Rare Event”
CBS News | February 20, 2024 | Brian MaassThe Jefferson County coroner has confirmed that a 34-year-old Colorado man died this month, days after being bitten by one of his two pet Gila monsters.
“I think this case highlights that any venomous animals should be respected” …
… the precise cause of death won’t be known until additional toxicology testing is completed.
… “venomous reptiles are hazardous and should only be handled or possessed by people with the proper training.”
… experts will “look at the venom components and see if there is some reason this might occur.”
Venom. Venom . . . VENOM! Can I be promoted to Investigator now?
If your autopsy contains the word “monster” . . .
Komodo Dragon: “It would take at least 50 of those little Gila’s to fill me up at dinner time.”
“Thank Heaven for Little Gilas.”
Put it on his tombstone, you know he would have wanted it that way.
Heloderma Suspectum I presume……