Posted by admin on July 7, 2009
There was this guy I know that was on a safari in Africa. He was walking with a bunch of field guides. They came across a deadly black mamba – the most feared snake in all the world. The man backed away slowly and yet the mamba came towards him. He turned and ran and [...]
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Posted by admin on July 4, 2009
The cottonmouth, commonly referred to as a water moccasin, is a stout bodied snake that is alternately described as reclusive and aggressive. My personal experience with this pit viper is that it is highly territorial, and not likely to give ground when confronted. That said, the cottonmouth has never exactly been aggressive as [...]
Categories: Dangerous Snakes, North American Snakes, cottonmouth |
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Posted by admin on July 3, 2009
Of all the rattlesnakes found in North America, the eastern diamondback is the king. Not only is it the largest venomous snake found in North America, but it is also one of the most beautiful. In spite of this beauty, one would do well to avoid this venomous reptile at all costs. The bite of [...]
Categories: Dangerous Snakes, Eastern Diamondback, North American Snakes |
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Posted by admin on July 3, 2009
The black widow spider is one of two dangerous spiders found in the United States and is the most commonly encountered. Getting bitten by a black widow spider is not something that you ever want to encounter as it is very painful and in children the elderly, quite dangerous. If you take the following precautions, [...]
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Posted by admin on June 10, 2009
All things snakes and spiders can be found here. Regardless of whether you are looking for information, identification, or even just find yourself fascinated by these creatures, snakes and spiders are sure to have something that you can enjoy. Please bookmark, subscribe, or otherwise come back often as I will be posting frequently to the [...]
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