What It Takes To Own A Pet Scorpion
January 11th, 2010 Posted in Spiders & Other Arachnids | 3 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Most people would run away from a scorpion if they had the chance, but they actually make great pets. You have to understand what it takes to properly care for a scorpion before you own one.
Tick Bites And Symptoms: Everything You Need To Know To Properly React
January 11th, 2010 Posted in Spiders & Other Arachnids | 3 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Finding a tick bite on your arm is very annoying. A red circular bump that constantly itches is not a pleasant thing to have.
Therefore, it is important to identify the source of these tick bites, as well as how ...
How To Survive A Scorpion Bite
January 9th, 2010 Posted in Spiders & Other Arachnids, Stinging Insects | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Scorpions don't actually bite their victims, but more so grab them with their claws and sting them. They only sting people unless they are directly bothered by someone.
A scorpion only uses their stinger if their prey is not initially ...
Dictator Of The Scorpion World: The Emperor Scorpion
January 7th, 2010 Posted in Spiders & Other Arachnids | 4 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
One of the largest species of scorpions in the world, the emperor scorpion rules the scorpion kingdom. The emperor scorpion is native to Africa and is often found throughout the United States as a household pet.
The scorpion's tail is its ...
Beware Of The Bark Scorpion
January 6th, 2010 Posted in Spiders & Other Arachnids | 4 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Most scorpions stings are inflicted upon their prey or other small animals, not people. But, in rare instances a scorpion has been known to inflict a powerful sting upon an unsuspecting person.
In most cases, the scorpion's sting is harmless ...
The Talented Jumping Spider
January 5th, 2010 Posted in Spiders & Other Arachnids | 1 Comment | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
The jumping spider is pretty similar to other types of spiders, except for its unique jumping ability. The jumping spider doesn't make itself a web like other spiders either.
It sits on a flower and waits like a jaguar, ready ...
Are Daddy Long Legs Poisonous?
December 27th, 2009 Posted in Spiders & Other Arachnids | 4 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Daddy long legs are those harmless spider-like insects that climb and crawl throughout the dark areas of your home. They have a tiny abdomen with long high legs that make up most of their bodies.
Often referred to as a harvestmen ...
Bitten by a Tick? Is a Tick-borne Infection Inevitable?
December 25th, 2009 Posted in Spiders & Other Arachnids | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
"Alex has a tick on her!" exclaimed my friend when our group of fellow campers performed a routine tick check after a hike. We all panicked—a common reaction to witnessing a tick, especially from a group of preteen girls.
Was ...
The Male Black Widow
December 17th, 2009 Posted in Spiders & Other Arachnids | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
The male black widow is the neglected member of the widow family. The female black widow is the dominant of the sexes and gets the spotlight much more often.
This article will shed some light on the plight of ...
The Hidden Predator: The Crab Spider
December 9th, 2009 Posted in Spiders & Other Arachnids | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
The crab spider gets its name from the fact its appearance closely resembles that of a crab. There are multiple species of the crab spider thriving today.
These tiny predators come in all different colors helping them camouflage themselves from ...

