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What are the dangerous animals in the US?
Bears, venomous snakes of several varieties, black widow and brown recluse spiders, alligators, bees and wasps.
Are most snakes in the US are venomous?
no
Are venomous snakes illegal in the us?
Venomous snakes aren't illegal in the US, but regulations vary by state. Some states require permits or licenses to own them, while others outright ban certain species. In general, it is recommended to check with your local wildlife agency for specific laws and regulations.
What are the four groups of venomous snakes of the US?
No snake is poisonous, but around 19% of the world's snakes are venomous. The U.S. is home to four kinds of venomous snake: the Cottonmouth, the Copperhead, the Coral snake, and the Rattlesnake
What are the benefits of snakes to us?
Snakes help keep down the rodent population. (Example, Mice) Just Like the Spiders help keep the Insect Population.
Which state has the largest number of poisonous reptile species?
Alaska has no snake species, in fact it has no reptile species at all. Hawaii has no native land dwelling reptile species, including snakes, but it has a well established, (likely) introduced snake species, the Island Blind Snake. There is also a sea snake. Hawaii also has several introduced lizard species. As far as snakes in the contiguous US, I would guess that Maine or another Northern New England state has the fewest species. Wyoming also has relatively few.
Do spiders eat only little bugs?
Some spiders do only consume tiny insects, however there are some species that can eat in insect over two times their weight. Some spiders also eat other spiders, so they are cannibals. The granddaddy long leg, however, is not technically an arachnid, it is just an insect, but it is quite venomous, it is in fact more venomous then any other "spider" in the known world, but luckily for us, the insects' mouth is far too small to bit a human, which means that it is harmless for us.
What does a snakes do?
Snakes are carnivorous reptiles that use their venom or constriction to capture and kill their prey. They play a key role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems by controlling the population of rodents and other small animals. Some species of snakes are also kept as pets.
Does Maple Valley WA have poisonous spiders?
No, not that I know of. There are daddy long legs, and they are venomous, but their fangs are too weak to penetrate human skin, so they are harmless to us.
Why were the Northern Peace Democrats called Copperheads during the US Civil War?
The Republicans called the Peace Democrats "Copperheads" because they were comparing them to venomous snakes.
What was the Average life expectancy of a us tunnel rat?
The same as the rest of the GI's. The work was mostly scary; snakes, spiders, darkness, etc.
Are snakes friends or foes?
Mostly,snakes are "friends," if you are referring to humans. There are many venomous snakes, and they have caused human deaths. However, ecologically, theyhelp us by reducing the number of vermin (such as mice, rats, etc.) and in that way they help people. A bull snake, for example, may live near a barn, and prevent mice from ruining the hay. Most snakes are not venomous; and among those that are, they generally will not bite a human unless threatened or provoked.Some snakes will bite just to protect themselves and their eggs.
