Biological Hazards of the Mid-south U.S.

Natural Biological Hazards of the Mid-south U.S.Recognition AvoidancePrevention TreatmentDangerous life formsReptiles and other vertebratesArthropods (insects, spiders, et.al.)Plants & FungiWater Moccasin

Harmless Water snake Swimming

Elliptical Pupils and Pits

How many copperheads do you see?

A Cobra of many Colors!

Mimicry almost but not quite perfect!

Harmless or Venomous?

What about Crocodilians, or more specifically, American Alligators?

Small Crocs indicate reproduction has already occurred here in Tennessee

What is dangerous about this animal?

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

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

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

Six Eyes = Positive Identification

Why its bite is a serious matter!

Is this animal really venomous?

What about this one?

Massive swarms can do damage quickly

Ultimate Range in the U.S.

Most dangerous in the fall!

Which one is fake?

What could this be?

Bite: no big deal?

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

Trumpet Vine Dangerous?

The deadliest of them all!!!!!!

Which snake would you not expect to find in West Tennessee?

Water moccasinCopperheadTimber RattlesnakeDiamondback RattlesnakeScarlet SnakeWhich of the following is a recommended treatment for venomous snakebite

Cut & SuckTourniquetAnti-venomImmediate hospitalizationJack Daniel WhiskeyWhich of the following are harmless snake attributes

Round pupilsSingle anal scaleAn opening between the nostril & eyeRetractable fangsElliptical pupilsIf you are immune to poison ivy you never have to worry about exposure to it!

TrueFalseTicks in Tennessee can transmit which of these diseases?

Lyme diseaseTularemiaRocky Mt. Spotted FeverBabesiosisAll of theseWhich of the following fish are not found in the Mississippi river and its tributaries

Silver CarpBig headed CarpBull SharksAlligator GarCandiru (a parasitic catfish that infests the human urethra)If you are allergic to this animal, you should be especially prepared for a venomous snake bite:

ChickensHorsesCowsPigsCatsChiggers are a type of:

InsectArachnidMiteTickNone of the aboveArmadillos should be avoided because they can transmit this disease:

LeprosyAIDSRabiesPossum feverNone of the above, though they might jump high enough to bust your windshieldTennessee mosquitoes have been known to transmit this disease:

MalariaYellow feverWest Nile virusEncephalitisAll of the above, except Malaria