This article was originally published on Critter Science.

There are approximately 600 species, 34 genera, in 9 families of scorpionfly the world over. But what do they do? Do they sting? Are they a threat? With the male’s raised and curled tail, they resemble a scorpion, but are they as ominous as the famed arachnids? These insects are […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The brown water snake, aka great water snake, greater water snake, pied water snake, southern water snake, water-pilot, aspic, false moccasin, or water rattler, can be found throughout the southeastern United States. They prefer lower coastal regions, that contain canals, lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and swamps. Even though they face […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.

This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The fox snake, aka foxsnake, is native to Canada and the United States. There are 2 known subspecies: the western and eastern fox snake. They prefer forest edges, open woodlands, prairies, fields, meadows, pastures near streams, marshes, and a variety of other wetland habitats. Even though they suffer at the […]

Thanks for reading! Follow Critterman for more updates and insights.