Dobson Fly / Adult hellgrammite

This is what a Hellgrammite larva turns into.  They are called Dobson Fly.  They reach 3-5 inches long and cant inflict a nasty bite with their pinchers.  They are harmless as far as not having any venom or poison but they will bite it disturbed.  You can pick Dobson fly up by grabbing the back of the wings.  They will attempt to bite you by reaching back but they can't reach the back of their wings.

Black Widow Spider

The Black Widow Spider is one of the spider from the United States that is considered dangerous.  There are only two other species, the Brown Recluse and the Hobo spider that are also considered dangerous.  The Black widow spider is identified by the female being solid black in color with a red hour glass on the belly.  She can have a red marking or hour glass on her back as well.  Black Widow Spiders are not aggressive and rarley bite unless in self defense.

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Video of a Black Widow Spider

Black Widow Spiders are one of the easiest spiders to identify.  They have a unique shape and the red hour glass is a positive identifier.  If bitten by a Black Widow you should immediately go to the hospital.  Quick care can really save a lot of pain and possibly prevent death.

Alligator Snapping Turtle pictures

These are some pictures of my Alligator Snapping Turtle. These are one of the coolest turtles around. The largest freshwater species of turtle in the world. I plan to do some better photographs in the future.