Are Animals Poisonous or Venomous? The Correct Terminology
What is the difference between venom and poison?
What is a Spider?
Growing up, I assumed that eight legs were a part of classifying spiders, but that is not the case. Many other little creatures have eight legs, e.g., ticks. So what then makes a spider a spider? For the right and correct answer, it is the following: “The most important synapomorphies of the Araneae (which would […]
Why Do Snakes Shed Their Skin?
Snake shed their skin when they grow. Its the same for many animals; spiders, scorpions, centipedes, and many other animals shed their skin. When an animal increases in size, their skin gets too small for their body, so their skin comes off with a new skin underneath! It is an exciting phenomenon for every collector. […]
Can We Hold Spiders and Tarantulas?
The vast majority of spiders and tarantulas are not dangerous, and many can be held. However, remember, the pleasure of this activity is only for you; most spiders probably do not enjoy this activity. Although, at times, some appear to be curious about the change in their environment. Most of them probably don’t care. It […]
Are All Spiders and Tarantulas Venomous?
The basic answer is yes; all spiders and tarantulas are venomous (although, there are a few that are not). However, that does not mean they are all dangerous. There are about 40,000 species of spiders recorded, and only about 200 are considered medically significant to humans. That means only 0.5% of all the spiders in […]
What is the Difference Between Venomous & Nonvenomous Snakes?
Currently, there are about 4000 species of snakes recorded (2022), and only “600 are venomous and over 200 are considered to be medically important.” – WHO. Usually when people ask this question, it is being asked for identification purposes. The short answer is does not work that way. There are too many different and similar […]