Desert Animals and Bugs
Bitten by a Black Widow Spider - Stung By Black Widow Spider - Arizon…
People share their stories of being bitten by black widow spiders in Arizona.
Africanized Honey Bees
Africanized Honey Bees are becoming more and more prevalent in the Phoenix area. In fact, they are all over Arizona. Here's what you need to know about these aggressive insects.
Birds of Phoenix and Arizona
See pictures of different birds that are often seen in the greater Phoenix area. These Phoenix bird photos were submitted by residents and visitors to Arizona.
How To Get Rid of Bats
Are there bats in Phoenix? Yes, there are. Here's how you can get rid of bats.
Black Widow Spider Pictures
Two photographs of a black widow spider.
Creatures and Animals of Phoenix
These are photos of critters seen around the Phoenix area, many of which were submitted by local residents. You'd be amazed what we find in our backyards!
Killer Bees
Africanized Honey Bees are becoming more and more prevalent in the Phoenix area. In fact, they are all over Arizona. Here's what you need to know about these aggressive insects.
Palo Verde Beetle
The Palo Verde Beetle is often mistaken for a huge cockroach. You'll see them mostly in July in the Phoenix desert.
Rattlesnake Dry Bites
Are all rattlesnake bites venomous? Maybe not....
Roadrunner
Roadrunner facts, and pictures of a roadrunner.
How to Treat a Black Widow Spider Bite
Don't panic! Here's what you need to know if you, or someone you know, is bitten by a black widow spider.
Snakes of Arizona
See pictures of Central Arizona's venomous snakes. The Western Diamondback is the most common venomous snake in the Phoenix area.
Stung By Killer Bees
People share their stories of being stung by kiler bees in Arizona.
West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus is in Arizona and deaths have occurred. Here's what you need to know about West Nile Virus, how to tell if you have it and how to avoid it if you don't.
Scorpion Stings Can Be Nasty
Worried about the possibility of being stung by a scorpion in Arizona? Here is what you should do if you are stung, including by the poisonous Arizona Bark Scorpion.
How to Treat Stings From Africanized Honey Bees
Africanized Honey Bees, also known as "killer" bees, are becoming more prevalent in the area. As a matter of fact, they have been documented in every county of the state. But don't panic. Here's what to do if you are stung by bees.
Roof Rats
Roof rats were first discovered in the Phoenix area in 2001, and now they are just about everywhere. Learn about these rodent pests and what you can do to avoid them.
Rattlesnakes
Some people live here their entire lives and never see a rattlesnake except at the zoo. But they are out there. Here's what you need to know.