But the herp of the trip was another lizard with a face that only a mother (or herper) could love...the Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum). This one belongs to the Banded race of southern Arizona. It was found crossing the road at night and we managed to get some shots off before it clambered out of sight. It was only my second in 5 years of searching and my son's first. Sweet!