"Fatal Gila Monster Bite Claims Colorado Man's Life"
A 34-year-old Colorado man died after being bitten by one of his pet Gila monsters, a venomous reptile native to the southwestern United States. While Gila monster bites are not typically fatal to humans, an expert suggested that the victim may have suffered an allergic reaction. It is illegal to own Gila monsters in Colorado without a license, and the man also owned tarantulas. Authorities are conducting toxicology testing to determine the precise cause of death, and the Gila monsters will be removed from the home and taken to a wildlife rehab facility.