The Scorpions!!!! I had to make these pictures large so you could see them. They are only about the size of your thumb. The first picture was taken with a flash (so it looks like daylight), but if you look close, you can see it just under the left side of the pinkish/purplish rock.
This next picture was taken of the same scorpion, but without a flash. I am shining a black light on it, which makes them glow in the dark. There's something in their exoskeleton that makes them do this. Feel free to comment if you can shed more light on this amazing phenomenon.
We also saw a couple of tarantulas roaming free through the museum. Yes, that is my hand that close to the spider. Troy was very proud of me.
We also saw a live demonstration on venomous reptiles in the region. We didn't get pictures of the gila monster/lizard, but this was a diamondback rattlesnake from only a few feet away.
And finally, Troy caught a baby lizard in our backyard.
We also saw a live demonstration on venomous reptiles in the region. We didn't get pictures of the gila monster/lizard, but this was a diamondback rattlesnake from only a few feet away.
And finally, Troy caught a baby lizard in our backyard.
P.S. No baby yet!!
2 comments:
Nanc, YOU ARE CRAZY! No more petting gigantic spiders, okay?
I think the lizard in your backyard has a cousin living in our garage. And I think he is shacking up with a geco...
Sounds like a really cool museum!
Okay, my first reaction was EWWWWW! But then after that, the glowing scorpion was cool, and of course the backyard lizard. I am dreading the day when Weston starts catching things besides rocks and sticks. (yes, those are his favorites right now- what a boy!)
Thank you for the baby ps. We are very excited for you guys and since Shar is due on Sunday, we are starting down the crazy baby filled September!! Good luck! We can't wait to hear about her when she gets here!!!
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