The mean systolic/diastolic blood pressure in untreated subjects increased from 138/91 mm Hg at age 50 years to 159/91 mm Hg at age 70 years in the men and from 123/79 mm Hg at age 38 years to 168/93 mm Hg at age 70 years in the women.
A Gila monster bite is painful to humans, but it rarely causes death. The biggest problem you might have if a Gila monster bit you is trying to get the lizard to release its grip! But you really shouldn't worry, as Gila monsters tend to avoid humans and other large animals.
Gila Monster Description. The Gila Monster is one species of Lizard that people are afraid of. It has a terrible reputation and the fact that it is one of two that can offer venom it isnât one that you want to be found too close to. People continue to keep them as pets illegally though because they like the idea of owning something so original.