tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772078074457885561.post2897683342135302214..comments2023-12-14T13:04:29.347+02:00Comments on OneStonedCrow: Black WidowOneStonedCrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00500359406575114699noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3772078074457885561.post-53694310733284015292009-08-21T16:08:07.907+01:002009-08-21T16:08:07.907+01:00Geez, what great photos! I live in New Mexico, USA...Geez, what great photos! I live in New Mexico, USA and here in the southwest we have so many of these guys. They love wood piles, bits and pieces of junk, the underside of a cardboard box left on the ground, the under lip of plant pots (and the bottoms), etc. I see them EVERY time I move things around. Often more than one. <br /><br />Fortunately they are non-aggressive and will bite only if trapped between hand/foot and whatever they cling to. They are mostly active at night. Usually if they are disturb they will drop to the ground in a little ball in hopes that they aren't seen and can crawl away one you are gone. The males are smaller and usually harmless. <br /><br />I grew up in Maine and we had nothing poisonous there. But here we have rattle snakes and black widows and few other creatures to watch for. <br /><br />I have really enjoyed your site this morning. Loved the UFO article also. Fascinating as to the curiosity it brings up. Great photos as well. <br /><br />Thank you. <br />RobinRobin Eastonhttp://www.nakedineden.comnoreply@blogger.com