Gila Hank

EAC's mascot is the venomous Gila monster, fondly referred to as Gila Hank. This lizard can bite quickly and hold on tenaciously. The bite, while not considered lethal, is very painful and should be considered a medical emergency.

When they bite, their powerful jaws chew the venom in through capillary action along grooves in their teeth. Gila Monster venom is about as toxic as that of a western diamondback rattlesnake. However, a relatively small amount of venom is introduced in a Gila Monster bite.