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While primarily a terrestrial animal they often climb trees in search of birds' nests. To avoid high day temperatures they spend much of the day in underground burrows where the humidity is higher and the temperature is cooler than in the dry, hot air of the desert surface.

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Gila monsters are one of two species of lizards in the world that are venomous. that is one of their protections (but it is mainly used for subduing prey) and their secretive nature is another.

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During cold winter months, Gila monsters stay in their burrows and have fat stores in their tails to keep them alive. When springtime comes, they begin to hunt again. During the summer, the lizards only come out in the evening.

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They spend most of the day in underground burrows away from the sun where it's cooler.

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A Gila monster can move into shade in order to avoid sun.

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They go under a rock

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What do Gila monsters to stay warm in the winter?

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What do Gila monsters do to keep warm in the winter?

They stay in burrows underground and have fat stored in their tails to keep them alive.


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