At first, I assumed it was just another mosquito bite, nothing unusual. But when I glanced down, my stomach dropped. It wasn’t a mosquito. It was a tick. And not just any tick—it was a lone star tick, with its creepy little white dot staring right back at me.
If you’ve ever come face-to-face (or ankle-to-skin) with a tick, you probably understand the instant panic that sets in.
It turned out to be a Gaboon viper. I still thank my lucky stars I didn’t linger — had I stayed even a second longer or tried to reach for…
Read moreSome truly chilling facts: Size: Can grow up to 2 meters in length Weight: Up to 8 kilograms Fangs: A terrifying 5 centimeters — the longest fangs of any snake Venom: Potent enough to…
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A few weeks ago, I was out in the backyard battling my ancient, wheezy old lawnmower when something happened that made my skin crawl—literally. My golden retriever, Mochi, was stretched…
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Plaster bagworms, or kamitetep, are destructive household pests commonly found in warm, humid areas like closets, basements, and garages. Part of the same family as clothes moths, they are most…
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Did you know that when certain insects appear in your home, it might be more than random chance? Among them, the leaf hopper is not just a master of disguise…
Read moreWhen we encounter such insects, instead of dismissing them as pests, we might consider what their presence signifies. Their arrival can be nature’s way of reminding us of the invisible…
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