Desert Animals and Bugs
There are some desert animals that you should know about. Scorpions, rattlesnakes, roof rats and black widow spiders are real, but you needn't live your life in fear because of them. Learn more here!
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.
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.
Arizona Pest Poem
A humorous poem about Arizona bugs and pests.
A humorous poem about Arizona bugs and pests.
Birds of Phoenix
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.
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.
Black Widow Spider Pictures
Two photographs of a black widow spider.
Two photographs of a black widow spider.
Black Widow Spiders
These venomous critters are fairly common in the Southwest. You probably won't die if you are bitten by one, but here's what you need to know about black widow spiders.
These venomous critters are fairly common in the Southwest. You probably won't die if you are bitten by one, but here's what you need to know about black widow spiders.
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!
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!
Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Maricopa County
Read a book review of A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Maricopa County, published by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Read a book review of A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Maricopa County, published by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Fire Ants
There are good fire ants and bad fire ants. Find out more about these pesky desert critters, including what to do if you are stung by them.
There are good fire ants and bad fire ants. Find out more about these pesky desert critters, including what to do if you are stung by them.
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.
Don't panic! Here's what you need to know if you, or someone you know, is bitten by a black widow spider.
How to Treat a Rattlesnake Bite
Most people who live in Arizona never see a rattlesnake their entire lives, except maybe at the zoo. But if you are unfortunate enough to be bitten by one, it is rarely fatal. Especially if you follow these tips.
Most people who live in Arizona never see a rattlesnake their entire lives, except maybe at the zoo. But if you are unfortunate enough to be bitten by one, it is rarely fatal. Especially if you follow these tips.
How to Treat a Scorpion Sting
Unfortunately we have scorpions in Arizona. But if you stay calm, it is easy to treat a scorpion sting. Even if you are stung by the Bark Scorpion, local medical centers are familiar with the treatment.
Unfortunately we have scorpions in Arizona. But if you stay calm, it is easy to treat a scorpion sting. Even if you are stung by the Bark Scorpion, local medical centers are familiar with the treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monarch Butterfly Exhibit at Desert Botanical Garden
Take a photo tour of the Monarch Butterfly Exhibit at Desert Botanical Garden. The Monarch Butterfly Exhibit takes place each fall at the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion in central Phoenix, AZ.
Take a photo tour of the Monarch Butterfly Exhibit at Desert Botanical Garden. The Monarch Butterfly Exhibit takes place each fall at the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion in central Phoenix, AZ.
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.
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....
Are all rattlesnake bites venomous? Maybe not....
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.
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.
Roadrunner
Roadrunner facts, and pictures of a roadrunner.
Roadrunner facts, and pictures of a roadrunner.
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.
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.
Snakebite!
An Arizona man tells his story about his snakebite and the remedies that helped cure him.
An Arizona man tells his story about his snakebite and the remedies that helped cure him.
Snakes of Arizona
See pictures of Central Arizona's venomous snakes. The Western Diamondback is the most common venomous snake in the Phoenix area.
See pictures of Central Arizona's venomous snakes. The Western Diamondback is the most common venomous snake in the Phoenix area.
West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus is coming to Arizona. But don't panic! Here's what you need to know.
West Nile Virus is coming to Arizona. But don't panic! Here's what you need to know.