Part 2 of this limited series on venom focuses on resources that are helpful in case of snake bites. Could save your life, or that of your pet.
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Venom, anyone? (Part 2)
Venom, anyone? (Part 1)
A scholarly and frequently irreverent survey of the natural dangers that confront the unwary or overconfident
What’s the deal with venom, anyway? And why is the whole world apparently out to get us humans?
Fire Ant Flickers (#6): The Post Thanksgiving Post
As the year starts to wind down, so does my creativity.
I’ve heard that tryptophan hangovers are not really a thing, but I’m still claiming one as an excuse for this post.
Happy 22nd Blogiversary to The Fire Ant Gazette!
I aspire to be artificially intelligent. This natural stuff isn't working for me.
It’s the Gazette’s 22nd birthday, and I asked a couple of AI bots to take over for me while I celebrate.
Rascally Ranas & Calamatous Castores*
*¿Habla español?
Tree frogs have taken up residence in our flower pot, raising the inevitable question: will they form a homeowners association? Also, we’ve got beavers!
Yacht Tawk
I like big boats and I cannot lie
The engineering and technological requirements that go into building the biggest yachts on the planet are pretty amazing.
Yelling At [Musical] Clouds
Every generation thinks their music was the best...but only my generation is right.
I think I have a fairly open mind and eclectic tastes when it comes to music, but I seem to be increasingly out of step with literally millions of other listeners.
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 22)
Wherein we focus on fungi...
Mushrooms are neither plants nor animals. However, I don’t have a category for fungi, so work with me here, OK?
Grass Carp Diem
Everything...and more...you ever wanted to know about grass carp
We have a non-native (invasive) fish in our creek, and I don’t know if we should be worried.
Drone Autopsy
Ever seen the innards of a drone? Avert your eyes if you're queasy.
My drone turned out to be a total loss. I went in search of the technical reasons, and got more than I bargained for.