Spiders
Spiders – The Most Common Arachnids Arachnids consist of creatures that breathe air. Spiders have eight legs and fangs, chelicerae for the injection of venom, and spinnerets for extruding silk. Spiders are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total...
Rodents, Squirrels
Facts About Squirrels If you’ve ever wondered about the habits and lifestyle of squirrels, you’re not alone. It’s an interesting fact that squirrels are the most commonly found animals in our backyards. But what is their diet? Do they live in the...
Rodents, Gophers
How to Get Rid of Gophers Gophers are small rodents that live in burrows. Their destructive behavior may make you want to get rid of them, but they’re actually helpful to the environment. If you’re wondering how to keep gophers from damaging your property,...
Black Widow Spiders
Black Widow Spiders While male and female black widow spiders are both dangerous, their venom is not nearly as powerful as that of rattlesnakes. In fact, black widows deliver less venom than snakes, but the bites are still extremely painful. Alpha-latrotoxin, the...