Welocme 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.

John

John Brueggen is the Director of the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. 

John is an advisor for the AZA’s Crocodilian Advisory Group, after serving as their secretary for two decades, and is co-coordinator of the Crocodilian Biology and Management training course.

He is also a member of the IUCN’s Crocodile Specialist Group and frequently travels around the
world in association with crocodilian conservation efforts.

He is the co-author of a book called A Guide to Identifying Crocodilians of the World.

John was inducted into the Explorers Club in 2018. 

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.