Gila Monster

We had just started our hike in Sabino Canyon when I spotted a Gila Monster.  I had a tough time getting the image I wanted. I had a large lens on my camera and had to keep backing up to put some distance so I could get more of him in the shot.  Guess I should have had  a zoom on the camera I guess.  I did manage to get ahead of him and get a head on shot or two.  This one is about average size about 10-12 inches long.