"Colorado Man Fatally Bitten by Pet Gila Monster"

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A 34-year-old man in Colorado died after being bitten by one of his pet Gila monsters, prompting an investigation into the rare incident. Gila monsters are venomous reptiles native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, and while their bites are typically not fatal for humans, this case has raised questions. The exact cause of the man's death is still unknown, but toxicology testing is underway. The last known fatal case involving a Gila monster bite was in 1930, making this incident exceptionally rare.
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