🔥 When the desert heats up, the Gila monster comes out to play. Spotted in parks like SaguaroNationalPark, OrganPipeNPS, and TontoNPS, this elusive, heat-loving lizard spends most of its life underground but emerges in the summer to soak in the sun and search for food. Though it’s venomous, Gila monsters are shy and rarely seen! A real treat for lucky park visitors (from a distance, of course!). ☀️ If you're exploring desert parks this summer, stay cool, stay hydrated, and keep an eye out for wildlife that loves the heat. #WildlifeWednesday #GilaMonster #SaguaroNationalPark #DesertWildlife #NationalParks #RecreateResponsibly #Desert #Summer #HeatingUp 📸: NationalParkService