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A crocodile with blood near its mouth resting on the grass.

Outdoors

South Carolina triathlon coach says he gouged alligator's eye to escape Savannah River attack

A yellow and black insect perched on a thin twig.

Tech

'Like petting a cat's ear': Passerby puzzled by fuzzy insect found in near-freezing temperatures

A snake hatchling peeks out of its egg surrounded by other eggs

Outdoors

Rescuers shocked after answering snake call to find rare Indian smooth snake hatchling

A large alligator lies on the pavement next to tall grass, with a person in police uniform nearby.

Outdoors

Florida police relocate 10-foot gator near high school after 'left tackle' quip

A nest containing green leaves and dry grass.

Tech

Midwest resident spots 'green bug nest' in window, learns wasp packed it with paralyzed prey

A spider and small insect on a ceiling.

Home

Resident lets huntsman spider stay in bedroom for pest control, then it won't eat a roach

A caterpillar known as Megalopyge lanata.

Outdoors

Dad unknowingly turns backyard mango tree into nursery for venomous 'fire caterpillars'

A snake with a patterned body slithers across a rocky surface.

Outdoors

Passenger spots dead Russell's viper near their seat on routine train ride

A snake with a distinct, patterned head is positioned on a sandy ground.

Outdoors

Cab driver spots Indian cobra in engine bay moments before starting up

A king cobra.

Outdoors

Family rushes outside as king cobra and python square off near home

A timber rattlesnake.

Outdoors

Endangered timber rattlesnake turns up in northern Vermont, experts say it may have swum there

A northern rubber boa.

Outdoors

British Columbia homeowner checking irrigation finds rare rubber boa on pool deck