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237K views · 3.9K reactions | After years of waiting, Steven Rinella draws a coveted, limited-entry public land bull elk tag for New Mexico’s Gila National Forest. | MeatEater | Facebook

KING of the desert! The Gila monster is truly one of the most spectacular reptiles on earth. Their striking contrasted colors coupled with a substantial build and fast acting venom makes these lizards some of the coolest on the planet. These lizards are desert specialists and utilize their environments to best survive in their often arid and harsh surroundings. While they may seem slow and dumb, these lizards are far from defenseless; equipped with a powerful neurotoxin these animals are more th