Italy is home to several species of snake. The most common serpents in Italy are non-venomous Colubrids of which there are 16 separate species. While these species are numerous they are not poisonous and pose no threat to human health. Several far more dangerous species of viper do. Asp vipers, nose-horned, European adder and field ...
Weird as it may seem, these little creatures actually glow in the dark! Scorpions have a fluorescent chemical in their cuticle and will glow when exposed to ultraviolet light (a black light). Now, what other pet comes with that kind of distinctive feature? That’s impressive, but can you really have a scorpion as a pet? ...
Emperor scorpions (pandinus emperator) are the most popular species of pet scorpions for many reasons. They are eerily beautiful with their ebony carapace, they are quiet and they are not fussy eaters. But they do have some dietary quirks that their caretakers need to be aware of. However, they are becoming rare in the wild ...
As scorpions grow in popularity as pets, caring for a pet scorpion becomes increasingly important knowledge to have. While even the largest member of the scorpion family, the Emperor scorpion, only has a sting that is as strong as that of a bee, it is still not recommended that you handle your pet. Of course, ...
Whistling is often viewed as a novelty in pop music. Yet, the few pop songs that dare to employ the technique are some of the most memorable of the last 40 years. Whistling can accentuate hummable tunes like “Walk Like an Egyptian.” Or it can prove that even tough guys like Guns N Roses have ...
While vacationing in a cabin in the mountains of North Carolina, I was surprised by a small creature scurrying across the carpet of my dimly lit bedroom. I couldn’t imagine what this creature was, but knew I had to locate it before it crept into the night and returned later to find me or one ...
Have you ever been bitten by a scorpion? If your answer is yes, then you know what a painful experience it can be. In this article, I will discuss what it’s like to be bitten by a scorpion and what can be done about it. First of all, how likely are you to be bitten ...
