**I Got Bitten by a Gila Monster – Worst Encounters #18**

Tres, dos, uno… and I’m letting a Gila monster bite me. It’s my first time in the channel getting bitten by a reptile, and this is the only venomous lizard that does it. Guys, this is a first in internet history—no one before had ever been bitten by a Gila monster. These animals can indeed be dangerous. For this shoot, we’re in Mexico’s Sonora Desert, a dry zone near the coast, where it’s perfect for spotting them as the sun sets. I start walking as the temperature drops, and that’s when we have our best chance. We’re looking for a Gila dragon. This creature looks quite dark. Many know about Varanids, like the Komodo dragon, for their strong bacteria-filled bite risking severe infection, but Gila monsters have a unique venom system, a completely black mouth, and a bite strong enough to break bones. For this video, we’re with Rolly, a Gila expert. Thanks for being here today, reptile enthusiasts. We’re searching for this specimen right in its natural habitat—no easy find for reptile lovers. Sadly, it’s often misunderstood and feared, but it deserves respect. It’s one of the few venomous lizards in the world, and we’ve got one in Sonora. The Sonora region’s creatures are mostly crepuscular—animals that hunt at dawn, dusk, or night. Why? Because the heat here is unbearable, reptiles can’t handle prolonged sun exposure. So the best time to spot them is when the sun’s low…