Do you know what a Gila monster is?

In this article, a women found one secretly living in her laundry room.

https://www.thedodo.com/amphtml/daily-dodo/woman-goes-into-laundry-room-and-finds-someone-unexpected

Also, I haven't read this different article yet, but, it seems to be suggesting the venom is helping against diabetes?

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/the-monster-whose-bite-saves-lives.html

Over 30 years ago scientists discovered the potential of Gila monster venom as a treatment for type 2 diabetes.

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TryingtoLava

Omf nottttt a fan of them

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Viper · M

@TryingtoLava yes generally speaking I don't trust birds or reptiles.... Which makes even more sense now that we know birds came from reptiles

CorvusBlackthorne · 100+, M

@Viper I beg your pardon?

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LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

I'm aware of gila monsters, but I wasn't aware of the research.

Now I kind of want to do something for the entire species.

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