12 July, 2019;
Vail AZ
Seen once: Wildlife; Seen repeatedly: Individuals
The first time I saw a wolf spider in my back yard, I squealed and barely resisted the temptation to squash it. But, every evening, I see it out hunting near it's burrow in my back yard. We commune while Phoebe takes her last little walk before bed time. This particular spider is now an individual; I look for it and am disappointed if I don't see it (what's next - a name?); and I worry about whether it will survive the landscaping work in the yard.
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| The size of a small tarantula - but I think it's a wolf spider |
I have several big spiny lizards that visit my back wall during the day. They live in the woodpiles outside my fence. They're very shy - won't let me get very close before darting away - but, they too, have become individuals.
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| This spiny lizard has a blue neck and black belly; lives near the north fence |
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| This spiny lizard lives near the west side of the fence and is more gold - no blue. |
I saw this horned toad for the first time today. It was crossing my driveway - maybe just passing through. Very shy - it's coloring blending in so very well I almost couldn't find it again when I came back with my camera.
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| Only the 2nd horned toad I've seen in Arizona |
Your blog is so fun to read. I don’t like varmits but I love reading about them.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind them as long as they aren't in the house, or bugging the dog. The lizards come in so many colors, shapes, and sizes! I saw a baby zebra tail last week - it was only a couple inches long, including it's tail - and ran very, very fast!
DeleteYes, it looks like a wolf spider. Aren't they very venomous? I've had two in the house. Unfortunately, they did not survive their adventure!! I get along great with the lizards though!!
ReplyDeleteApparently, they are venomous (painful, not lethal) - but not very aggressive. I wouldn't want them in the house either!
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