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.
1 The Gila Monster is the United State's only species of venomous lizard, and is one of only two species of venomous lizards in the world. 2  The Gila Monster is the slowest lizard in the United States, although it can strike quickly. 3  The Gila Monster is the largest lizard native to the United States.