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Colorado Man Dies After Pet Gila Monster Bite - Rare Tragedy Unfolds

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Tragedy strikes as a Colorado man succumbs to a pet Gila monster's bite. Learn about the unusual incident here!

A shocking incident unfolded in Colorado as a man tragically lost his life after being bitten by his pet Gila monster. The venomous lizard, kept illegally as a pet, latched onto the victim's hand at his Lakewood home, causing a fatal reaction. Authorities later discovered two Gila monsters and 26 spiders of different species in the man's residence. This rare death by a Gila monster highlights the dangers of keeping exotic pets.

Experts warn that pet Gila monsters can strike at any time, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of these creatures. Chris Lewis, a captivity research officer at wildlife charity Born Free, emphasized the uncertainty of potential fatal reactions to their venom. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with owning venomous reptiles, urging caution and adherence to legal regulations when considering exotic pets.

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A Colorado man is dead after a pet Gila monster bite (New Zealand Herald)

A Colorado man has died after being bitten by his pet Gila monster in what would be a rare death by one of the desert lizards if the creature's venom turns.

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Gila monster 'latched' onto owner's hand, animal control report says (9News.com KUSA)

The venomous lizard latched onto the victim's hand at his Lakewood home causing an immediate reaction. 2 animals were moved to a South Dakota reptile ...

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Colorado man dies after bite from Gila monster he illegally kept as a ... (CNN)

A Colorado man has died after a bite from a large venomous lizard, called a Gila monster, that he illegally kept as a pet, according to Lakewood city ...

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Colorado man bitten by pet Gila monster dead days later (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Two Gila monsters and 26 spiders of different species were removed from the home after the rare bite, authorities said.

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Colo. Man Dies After Being Bitten by Venomous Pet Gila Monster ... (PEOPLE.com)

A 34-year-old Colorado man died last week after he was bitten by one of his venomous pet Gila monsters.

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Colorado man dies after bite from pet Gila monster (Greeley Tribune)

A 34-year-old Colorado man died after being bitten by his pet Gila monster lizard last week, according to the Lakewood Police Department.

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Man dies after being bitten by pet gila monster (pennlive.com)

The man's girlfriend entered a room to see one of the lizards, named Winston, attached to her boyfriend's hand.

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Experts warn pet Gila monsters can 'bite at any time' - as a Colorado ... (Daily Mail)

Chris Lewis, captivity research officer at wildlife charity Born Free, told MailOnline there is no way of knowing whether you will have a fatal reaction ...

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Colorado man dies from pet Gila monster bite (Santa Fe New Mexican)

If confirmed, the death would be a rare case of someone dying from a Gila monster, whose bites can cause intense pain but aren't normally deadly.

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Man dies after being bitten by pet gila monster; unknown if venom ... (KTVL)

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (TND) — A Colorado man died Friday after being bitten by one of his two pet gila monsters, in what might be the first case in nearly 100 ...

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Colorado man dead after bite from 'pet' Gila monster (Arizona Daily Star)

Christopher Ward, 34, was taken to a hospital shortly after being bitten by one of his two pet Gila monsters on Feb. 12. He was soon placed on life support and ...

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A Colorado man died after a Gila monster bite. Opinions and laws ... (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

Gila monsters are a type of lizard widely regarded for their striking color patterns and typically easygoing personality but they have a painful and ...

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A Colorado man died after a Gila monster bite. Opinions and laws ... (The Durango Herald)

A Colorado man who died after getting bitten by a Gila monster was hardly alone in having the gnarly looking lizard for a pet.They're legal to own in most ...

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A Colorado man died after a Gila monster bite. Opinions and laws ... (The Denver Post)

While it's possible that some people catch wild Gila monsters to keep as pets, DeNardo said roads and habitat loss to home construction are the reptiles' ...

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A Colorado man died after a Gila monster bite. Some question the ... (Colorado Public Radio)

Within minutes of Ward's pet lizard named Winston biting down on his hand without letting go, Ward was vomiting and couldn't breathe, according to a report by ...

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A Colorado man died after a Gila monster bite. Opinions and laws ... (Your Valley)

FILE - A Gila monster is displayed at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Dec. 14, 2018. A 34-year-old Colorado man has died on Friday, Feb.

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A Scientist Explains The Rare Dangers Of Gila Monster Venom (Forbes Innovation)

While Gila monsters are not typically a threat to humans, their powerful venom can pose a serious danger if provoked or handled improperly.

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Colorado Gila monster bite death raises questions about lizard pets (The Associated Press)

Authorities say Christopher Ward recently bought the Gila monster that bit him at a reptile exhibition and may not have had a permit for the animal.

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Man dies after bite from pet Gila monster, a venomous lizard illegal ... (KLAS - 8 News Now)

A Colorado man died last week after he was bitten by a pet Gila monster, an animal you can't own in Las Vegas.

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