Did you know one of the world’s few venomous lizards helped create a life-saving diabetes drug—and it lives right here in Utah? Meet the Gila monster, a desert-dwelling reptile with a fat-storing tail, a striking look, and a story powered by a group of passionate fourth graders. Find out how this mysterious creature became Utah’s official state reptile and a surprising hero of modern medicine. The post Meet Utah’s Official State Reptile: The Gila Monster appeared first on Good News Utah.
