Welcome to Brueggen Monsters!

John started with a Gila Monster named Texi over 30 years ago.

After running out of space in the house, John created the Gila Den in 2020 and expanded the collection.

Today, he has created the Gila Hilton with the Lil' Sonora Desert in the middle, and quite a few more Gila Monsters. Feel free to contact John at BrueggenMonsters@gmail.com.

What sets us apart?

1. Our collection includes multiple bloodlines from legally obtained wild Gila Monsters. This ensures that you have access to animals that are neither linebred nor inbred. We maintain meticulous records to preserve these valuable wild genetics and firmly oppose the illegal collection of Gila Monsters or any other wildlife.

2. We do not rotate males during the breeding season. Each clutch has a confirmed sire, so when we advertise animals as unrelated, you can trust that they truly are.

3. We provide photos of both the available offspring and their parents. Since hatchlings often look quite similar, seeing the parents can give you a clearer idea of the offspring's future coloration and pattern as they mature.

A man wearing a white shirt and black hat holding a colorful lizard with black and pinkish markings, standing in front of a rusty metal wall and some green plants.
Vintage-style sign reading 'Beware of Gila Monster' with worn textures and a distressed look.

Gila Monsters are Venomous!

If you purchase a Gila Monster from Brueggen Monsters, understand that you are acquiring a VENOMOUS animal. Gila Monsters do have venom that is considered medically significant. You must agree to obey all of the appropriate laws and regulations from your area (neighborhood, city, state, federal, etc.) in regards to keeping, feeding, and caring for your animal.

Resources

Looking for more information about Gila Monsters?

Check out our resources below:

Close-up of a book cover titled "Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards" by Daniel D. Beck, featuring a Gila monster with black and yellow scales on a rocky terrain with small yellow flowers.
Click here to read Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards
Person holding a Gila monster lizard inside a glass terrarium. Text overlays say 'GILA MONSTERS RULE!' with the brand logo 'KAMERKENAN' in the top left corner.
Click here to see the Kamp Kenan episode
A man with glasses and a patterned shirt standing in front of multiple reptile enclosures, with a sign warning about venomous reptiles, and a logo for 'Brueggen Monsters' featuring a Gila Monster.
Click Here to learn about our setups.
Book cover titled "Gila Monster Propagation" by Dr. Mark Seward, featuring images of a Gila monster in captivity and its eggs.
Click here to read Gila Monster Propagation
Click here to order Brueggen Monster Merch
Various merchandise including sweatshirts, T-shirts, mugs, and artwork features a colorful Gila Monster designs with the text "Brueggen Monsters."
Click here to order Brueggen Monster Merch

Get more info

We recommend completing the inquiry form to start a conversation about how to leave a deposit for a Gila Monster.

A cartoon-style illustration of a boy with brown hair resting his chin on his hand, sitting next to a large, black and orange spotted lizard with its tongue out. The scene is within a yellow-bordered frame, with a sign reading 'Brueggan Monsters' at the top and 'The Doctor is in' at the bottom, on a holographic background.