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Fire Ants: The Sting that Burns
I don’t write a lot about insects, but there’s a good reason for it. I’m allergic to insects. Pretty much all of them. If I get bit or stung I swell up and ooze pus for a week. I was that kid that almost died from a mosquito bite on his neck when he was … Continue reading
Mother Nature’s Drunken, Venomous Mistake: The Platypus
The platypus, where to start? The Australian mammal (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) has the bill of a duck, a tail of a beaver, the waterproof body of an otter, and flat clawed webbed feet. Did I mention it lays eggs, yet lactates? It’s a freak show. Some say they are the Swiss Army Knife of animals and others will claim they … Continue reading
Puss Moth Caterpillar: It’s Cute, Furry, and Venomous
An internet friend of mine regaled me with a tale of a buddy of his that looked like he got whacked in the face with a 2 x 4. Did he owe money to a bookie? Girlfriend beat him up? No, he got his ass handed to him by a one inch long fluffy little … Continue reading
That’s a Venomous Snake That Just Bit You, Not a Poisonous One
Take a look at this sign. I saw it at a rest stop off of northbound I-75, just south of Gainesville, Florida. Notice anything wrong with it? I did, and I’m sure a lot of you do, too. The problem, besides snakes loitering around rest stops, lies with the word “poisonous.” Snakes aren’t poisonous, they’re venomous. Semantics … Continue reading
What are Nature’s Poisons?
Everywhere we live, sleep, play, and breathe we are surrounded by Nature’s poisons. From poisonous plants and deadly mushrooms, to venomous snakes and anthrax toxins. Mother Nature clearly isn’t happy with us. And I can’t say I blame her. There are thousands of plants that are poisonous to humans (and animals). For instance, apple seeds … Continue reading
Nature's Poisons 