These are just a few examples of the diversity of wildlife here in Texas of which I have first hand knowledge.
Scorpions, I have seen a couple in the house but they were either already dead or dying, due to the poison put down outside. One in my swim shorts, luckily I peaked inside and shook them good, which I always do. One on Rick's flip flop, which he saw before sticking his foot in. So no scorpion stings, would like to keep it that way.
I have gotten bitten by fire ants quite a few times, once 20-30 bites. Felt like my feet were on fire for several days, puffy, swollen. Even sweet little Hattie got a bite from a fire ant last summer. Not fun. Whenever we spot a hill we give them some poison also.
Tarantulas aren't supposed to be deadly, just look ferocious. I have seen them: one on the road, one on our front porch, and I just came across one on the trail between the houses. It wasn't moving and I wasn't getting close enough to see if it was dead.
The type of wildlife that inhabits the great state of Texas - I won't miss.
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