Poisonous Spiders in Oklahoma

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Despite its size, the tarantula's venom is relatively harmless.prey image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comTwo types of spiders in Oklahoma possess venom toxic enough to be classified dangerous to humans, according to the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and...

Activities With Bugs & Insects

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Bug-themed activities can be educational and fun.bugs 2 image by Alx from Fotolia.comSome kids seem to have an innate attraction to bugs, while others are disgusted at the mere mention of an ant. If you have one who is highly interested in bugs and insects, you may find yourself forced to...

What Are the Necessities for Having a Tarantula?

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There is a wide variety of tarantulas, each with special needs that you must meet to keep your pet alive and happy. However, there are a few common needs applicable among many species that any would-be tarantula owner should understand. Perhaps the most important factors in successfully keeping a ta

How to Tell Male & Female Boas

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Boa constrictors are one of the flagship members of the family Boidae, a collection of some 40 species of constricting snakes. While the family includes the world's heftiest serpent---the great green anaconda of South America---boa constrictors themselves typically range from 3 to 13 feet in length.

What Does an Aphid Look Like?

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Household Pest Larvae Identification

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Since the beginning of time, insects have plagued humankind. We have battled with flies, roaches, termites and even blood-sucking fleas in our homes and workplaces. Knowing how to indentify pest larvae is an important step in eradicating the potential infestation of a home.

How to Identify Spiders in Pennsylvania

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Spiders can be both interesting and frightening creatures. They help control the local insect population, but they are also caricatured in modern popular culture, leading some people to be more fearful of them than might be warranted. What most people don't know is that the vast majority of spiders

How to Communicate with Insects

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Four-fifths of all the animal species on earth are insects, and they communicate with other insects in a different way from how humans communicate with one another. Many of our language skills are learned. However, learning plays a less significant role in how insects communicate with other insects,

How to Identify Arkansas Spiders

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There are many different types of spiders living in Arkansas. Some of them are poisonous and some of them are harmless. It is important to know how to identify the differences between these different types of spiders so that you know how to act when a spider is found indoors or nearby.

How to Feed an Albino Ball Python

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Ball pythons are notoriously picky eaters, but with a little understanding, feeding your pet should become no problem at all. Albino ball pythons are no different from normal ball pythons, with the exception of their color patterns, and can be fed in the same manner. You can feed your snake either l

Safety Tips for Dangerous Snakes & Spiders in Nevada

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Nevada is home to a diverse variety of wildlife, including a few species of venomous snakes and spiders. While the bites of these snakes and spiders may be painful, the vast majority are not fatal when treated properly. Learning about dangerous snakes and spiders in Nevada allows you to avoid enco

How to Use a Heat Lamp for a Corn Snake

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Corn snakes make excellent pets and are relatively easy to care for. Like all reptiles, corn snakes are cold-blooded, which means they cannot control their body temperature. Instead, their environment must provide warm and cool places for them to go in order to maintain a constant body temperature

The Art of Bee Keeping

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Figuring everything out via trial and error may work for some some very simple hobbies, but when it comes to the art of bee keeping you'll save a lot of time and frustration by getting a little help and guidance. From picking out the right equipment to proper dietary care of your little living

Types of Large Wasps

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There are a few types of wasps.wasps image by Maksym Dyachenko from Fotolia.comWasps belong to the hymenoptera order of insects, the same order in which bees belong. Large wasps come in various colors and sizes and like bees, live in different habitats around the world. Wasps differ from...

Antworks Ant Farms, Top 5 Lessons Your Children Need

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Having an ant farm in your house is a great way to teach you children new things about life. Watching ants at work and play is amazing for kids of any age. Having the right ant farm is critical so you can see the ants behavior. There are 5 key learnings they can get.

Rat Snakes in Virginia

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The Eastern ratsnake (Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta) is a non-venomous snake that is sometimes more commonly known as the black ratsnake. Although there are 30 species of snake that are native to the state of Virginia, there is only type of ratsnake that calls Virginia home. Although many humans find the

What Can I Put Outside to Keep the Bees Away?

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Warm weather brings cookouts, outdoor gatherings and leisurely time spent in the fresh air. However, your outdoor plans may all be ruined when uninvited guests, such as bees, crash the party. However, bees may be repelled from your outdoor living spaces using a variety of methods, some of which are

Types of Spiders Found in Connecticut

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Connecticut is one of the smaller states in New England. Although heavily urbanized, the state hosts a large variation in its landscape with a mountainous and hilly north and a coastal south. Connecticut's climate is relatively temperate. These conditions allow the state to host a range...

How to Get Rid of Sugar Ants

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Have you ever come home to see a huge trail of small ants that seemingly appeared while you were gone at work? It is quite possible that you have a sugar ant problem. The sugar ant is the common name for what are actually called pavement and/or pharoah ants. These ants will eat just about anythin

Types of Spiders in Northern Indiana

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Northern Indiana is home to many kinds of spiders.European garden spider (Araneus diadematus, cross spider) image by Lars Lachmann from Fotolia.comOver 400 species of spiders reside in northern Indiana. Of these, some are native to the area while others are transplants from other areas....