Nuisances
Beneficial
Scary
Misunderstood Pets
Historical Pets
100

This rodent is known for its ability to spread disease and damage propery.

RAT

100
This predator of pests is often feared and misunderstood, but plays an important role in controlling populations of mosquitoes and flies.

SPIDERS

100

This large carnivore is sometimes spotted in urban areas, and can be a threat to humans and pets.

COYOTES

100

This breed of dog is often seen as aggressive, but is actually intelligent and affectionate.

PIT BULLS

100

This Mexican revolutionary leader had a pet monkey named Cochicó.

Emiliano Zapata

200

This insect is attracted to food and moisture, and can quickly become a problem in kitchens and other areas of home.

ANTS

200

This essential pollinator is sometimes a nuisance if it is attracted to food and flowers in urban areas.

BEES

200

This venomous snake is found in some urban areas, and its bite can be fatal.

RATTLESNAKES

200

This type of snake is often kept as a pet, but can be dangerous if not properly cared for.

BALL PYTHON

200

This Mexican president had a pet dog named Cachorro.

Lázaro Cárdenas

300

This parasitic insect feeds on human blood, and can be difficult to get rid of.

BED BUGS

300

This predator of pests is known for its aggressive behavior and painful stings, but also helps to control populations of insects that can damage crops.

WASPS
300

This large spider is often found in urban basements and crawl spaces, and its bite can be painful and dangerous.

BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS

300

This type of lizard is often seen as dirty and smelly, but can be clean and well-behaved with proper care.

BEARDED DRAGON

300

This Mexican artist had a pet parrot named Loretito.

Frida Kahlo

400

This predatory insect can be found in moist areas of your home, and can cause great deal of discomfort.

CENTIPEDE

400

This nocturnal mammal is an important predator of mosquitoes and other pests, but can be a nuisance if it roosts in buildings or other structures.

BATS

400

This aggressive bird is sometimes seen as a threat to humans, and its large size and sharp beak can be intimidating.

PEACOCKS
400

This type of rodent is often kept as a pet, but can be destructive and smelly if not properly cared for.

GUINEA PIGS

400

This Mexican poet had a pet cat named Musiquita.

Octavio Paz

500

This insect is attracted to garbage and other sources of decaying organic matter, and can be a nuisance because it can spread disease and contaminate food.

FLY

500

This scavenging bird is often seens as a pest because of its aggressive behavior and tendency to scavenge for food, but also helps control populations of rodents and other pests.

SEAGULL

500

This large insect is sometimes found in urban areas, and its appearance and buzzing sound can be unsettling.

CICADAS

500

This type of bird is often seen as noisy and messy, but can be affectionate and intelligent with proper care.

COCKATIEL

500

This Mexican actress had a pet dog named Frida.

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