8 Creepy Critters You Can Find In Delaware That Will Haunt Your Dreams
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Kim Magaraci
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When you’re out and about enjoying the beautiful First State, watch where you step! You might accidentally uncover one of these creepy spiders, snakes, or bugs in Delaware
The tiny Black Widow can be identified by a red hourglass or red spots on its abdomen - and its bite is mighty painful. Watch out for them when you're moving woodpiles or working around the yard.
Delaware is only home to two venomous snakes, and the Timber Rattler rarely shows itself. When you're hiking in more remote parts of the state, watch where you step.
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The Brown Recluse is a shy spider, but it will bite when provoked or startled. If you think you may have been bitten, get to a doctor as soon as you can for treatment.
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The Northern Copperhead is the other dangerous Delaware snake. It blends in really well with fall foliage, so be careful when you're out on the trails.
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These creepy "sprickets" are more startling than dangerous, and any Delawarean knows just how high they can jump!
The Kissing Bug has recently been confirmed in Delaware, and its bite can be deadly. Some Kissing Bugs carry Chagas disease, which can make victims very ill.
Giant Water Bugs aren't any fun to encounter! They tend to hang out on the bottom of lakes and ponds and use their giant claws to bite the toes of unsuspecting waders.
Deer ticks spread Lyme disease, which is a nuisance at best and debilitating at worst. Lone Star ticks, though, can spread a toxin that causes an allergy to red meat! If you get bit by one, get treated by a doctor as soon as you can.
If you need some eye-bleach after reading this article – first of all, I’m sorry. Second, check out This Zoo In Delaware That Has Animals You May Have Never Seen In Person. You’ll find plenty of cute and fuzzy critters to make you forget what you just read.
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