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.
They're least active during the coldest part of winter, when they come out of their burrows only to bask in the sun. Though two or more adults may share a burrow, Gila monsters spend most of their active time alone. Even Monsters Need Help. Gila monsters are threatened, meaning they face a high risk of extinction in the wild.