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Natural Biological Hazards of the Mid-south U.S.

Natural Biological Hazards of the Mid-south U.S. Recognition Avoidance Prevention Treatment. Dangerous life forms. Reptiles and other vertebrates Arthropods (insects, spiders, et.al.) Plants & Fungi. Water Moccasin. Harmless Water snake Swimming. Elliptical Pupils and Pits.

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Natural Biological Hazards of the Mid-south U.S.

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  1. Natural Biological Hazards of the Mid-south U.S. Recognition Avoidance Prevention Treatment

  2. Dangerous life forms • Reptiles and other vertebrates • Arthropods (insects, spiders, et.al.) • Plants & Fungi

  3. Water Moccasin

  4. Harmless Water snake Swimming

  5. Elliptical Pupils and Pits

  6. How many copperheads do you see?

  7. A Cobra of many Colors!

  8. Mimicry almost but not quite perfect!

  9. Harmless or Venomous?

  10. What about Crocodilians, or more specifically, American Alligators?

  11. Small Crocs indicate reproduction has already occurred here in Tennessee

  12. What is dangerous about this animal?

  13. The most dangerous catfish in the world, fortunately not a native species!

  14. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLFe8xfgx24

  15. Though deadly she is, this is not a species normally encountered in the field, but rather in dark, secluded, old buildings, hollow trees, etc.

  16. Six Eyes = Positive Identification

  17. Why its bite is a serious matter!

  18. Is this animal really venomous?

  19. What about this one?

  20. Massive swarms can do damage quickly

  21. Ultimate Range in the U.S.

  22. Most dangerous in the fall!

  23. Which one is fake?

  24. What could this be?

  25. Bite: no big deal?

  26. If not for this little guy, the south would be paradise?

  27. Trumpet Vine Dangerous?

  28. The deadliest of them all!!!!!!

  29. Which snake would you not expect to find in West Tennessee? • Water moccasin • Copperhead • Timber Rattlesnake • Diamondback Rattlesnake • Scarlet Snake

  30. Which of the following is a recommended treatment for venomous snakebite • Cut & Suck • Tourniquet • Anti-venom • Immediate hospitalization • Jack Daniel Whiskey

  31. Which of the following are harmless snake attributes • Round pupils • Single anal scale • An opening between the nostril & eye • Retractable fangs • Elliptical pupils

  32. If you are immune to poison ivy you never have to worry about exposure to it! • True • False

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