Tarantula Hawk
Which gender of Tarantula Hawks only have stingers?
Females. Males do not have stingers.
The Bark Scorpion is the most dangerous scorpion in North America. True or False.
True.
What is the color of a black widow spider?
Shiny or Dull, Two colors, and shape.
Shiny Black, and Red Hour Glass on Abdomen
What species of rattlesnake lives in our area?
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Male Bobcats weight between ______ and ______ lbs.
15 to 30 pounds.
Mountain Lions are endemic to the Americas. Meaning that in the whole world, they are only in the Americas. True or False.
True
How can a person identify a male or female tarantula hawk?
Their antennas. Males have straight antennas while females have curly antennas.
False, they are not as strong. They're pinches from their claws do not hurt.
Female black widows are approximately how long?
1.5 inches in length
What are a rattlesnakes rattle made of? Hint: Made of the same material that is in our hair and nails.
Keratin
TRUE or FALSE.
True.
Mountain Lion kittens stay with their mom for how long? ____ to _____ years.
2 -3 years.
How do tarantula hawks use tarantulas?
They kill the tarantulas and lay their eggs in them.
What do Bark Scorpions use their claws for?
Only for eating.
A Blackwidow's eggsack can contain approximately how many eggs? Hint: Number
At least 100, and only a few will make it to adulthood as they will cannibalise each other for food.
What type of vision do rattlesnakes have? Hint: They can see heat.
Infrared Vision
Bobcats are not nocturnal animals. True or False
False. Bobcats are primarily nocturnal animals. Which means they are most active at night when they hunt.
Mountain lions are generalist hunters, meaning they will eat whatever they can find. True of Fast.
True
The first meal of a baby tarantula hawk after they hatch is what?
The Tarantula they are born on.
Where do bark scorpions like to hide?
Underneath branches (bark) or rocks.
Female black widows live for how long?
Approximately 1 year
There are over _______ species of Rattlesnakes. Hint: Number
30
Name an animal that a bobcat preys on.
Rabbits, Rodents, Birds, and Deer.
Mountain Lions are considered apart of the big cat family. True or False.
False. Mountain Lions are not considered a part of the big cat family because they cannot roar.
What do tarantulas feast on when they get bigger?
Nectar.
What is the tip of a scorpions tail called?
Telson
If you are bitten by a black widow, what medication should you not take?
Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding and can interact with other medications.
Rattlesnakes lay eggs. True or False.
False.
Rattlesnakes are viviparous, meaning they do not lay eggs; they give birth to live young.
Bobcats are excellent jumpers, and they can jump as high as _____ ft and cover a distance of up to ______ feet in a single jump.
Distance of 10 feet long
Mountain Lions weigh ______ lbs and are ______ ft long.
150 pounds and 9 Feet Long.