Yes, I believe in Arizona it’s a crime to even touch them. They’re venomous and have a filthy mouth, but they’re very slow-moving. Anyone who gets bitten by one must have been pestering or threatening it. I have several that trundle across my driveway and thru the backyard. Along with the rattlers and other snakes, they help keep the rodents in check. I love having them around.
I have kicked a few off the trail with my boot and they didnt really strike me as being super fast or aggressive. Im not sure I was even acknowledged by them. How do you get bit by one without wanting to? More like a poisonous turtle than a Komodo Dragon.