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No, That Grass Spider Isn't Dangerous
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The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and brush piles, where they lie in wait for prey.
9 Refreshing Uses for Peppermint Oil
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HowStuffWorks explores some of the many uses for peppermint oil, like soothing IBS, relieving headaches, repelling insects and even fighting cancer.
10 Amazing, Beautiful, TERRIFYING Spiders
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Spiders have been on Earth a whole lot longer than we have - 380 million years, to be precise - and number more than 38,000 separate species worldwide. See 10 of the most beautiful and scary of these arachnids.
9 Best Reptile Pets (When Cats and Dogs Aren't Your Vibe)
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Thinking about adding a scaly friend to your family? The best reptile pets are low-maintenance and generally docile. Whether you're intrigued by the mysterious allure of a snake, the quirky personality of a gecko or the slow-and-steady charm of a turtle, there's a reptile out there to suit just about every personality.
Yes, Female Praying Mantises Do Eat Their Mates
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The praying mantis is a powerful predator, and not as robotic (or as romantic!) as it seems.
Lightning Bug vs. Firefly: Regional Names for the Same Species
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They glow in the dark, they flit through summer evenings, and they’ve filled countless childhood mason jars. But why do some people call the glimmering flyer a lightning bug vs. firefly?
The Most Dangerous Wasp and 9 Other Stingers to Avoid
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When it comes to stinging insects, wasps are some of the most feared creatures out there. Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, most wasps can sting multiple times, injecting painful venom with each strike.
Coqui Frog: Beloved in Puerto Rico, Not So Much in Hawaii
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If you've walked through a warm, humid forest in Puerto Rico or parts of Hawaii at dusk, you've likely heard the high-pitched "ko-kee" call of the coqui frog.
Water Bug vs. Roach Identification: Which Are You Dealing With?
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When it comes to creepy crawlers in kitchens and bathrooms, the water bug vs. roach confusion is real. Both have six legs, long antennae, and oval-shaped bodies. But their biology, habitats, and behaviors reveal they’re not the same.
How long can scorpions live without food or water?
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Scorpion food consists of protein sources like insects and other scorpions, but they don't eat very often. Read about scorpion food and when they eat.