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Everyone has something they are afraid of; Needles, the dark, and even clowns are some of the most popular. But, nearly everyone is afraid of creepy crawlies. They are slimy, creepy and often terrifying. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up with a snake slithering through your bed sheets? Or a poison dart frog shimmering up your pant leg as you walk along a trail? Even if they are safe, such as a daddy long legs spider, these creatures will give you the heebie-jeebies as they go about their lives hidden in corners, under stone walkers or those places you haven't been in years such as your attic. Some may only be as big as your fingernail, and other over twenty feet long - yet somehow they don't pop out until you're nearly on top of them.Â
From a small spider to a 25-foot-long cobra these creatures are sure to make you look twice as you cross your lawn or even walk through your living room in the middle of the night. These are creatures that terrify your dreams. See how many of these creepy crawlies you can identify from an image - your life may depend on it...or not.Â
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Which spider is shown in this image?
American House Spider
Male American House Spiders have orange legs. The females’ legs are yellow. The legs of both males and females have dark ba
Golden Orb Weaver
Sowbug Killer Spider
Mexican Orange-Kneed Tarantula
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What amphibian is in this image?
Sagalla Caecilian
This worm-like amphibian is only found in one area - Sagala Hill in Kenya. It burrows into the ground to lay eggs which the female will protect until they hatch. Sagalla Caecilian feed on termites and earthworms.
Giant Toad
American Bullfrog
Chinese Giant Salamander
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Which snake is shown here?
Mole Snake
Boa Constrictor
Black Mamba
The Black Mamba is widely considered to be the world's deadliest snake. They live in the southern and eastern parts of Africa and are particularly aggressive if threatened, striking repeatedly. They can grow up to 14 feet in length but are normally around 8 feet. They are more a green-grey than black.
Indian Python
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Giant Crab Spider
Tan Jumping Spider
Like most other jumping spiders, Tan Jumping Spiders have great eyesight. They can be found is several areas throughout North and Central America
Long-bodied Cellar Spider
Southeastern Wandering Spider
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What amphibian is in this image?
Blue-Tailed Fire-Bellied Newt
Cave Salamander
Table Mountain Ghost Frog
Found in Cape Town, South Africa, specifically around Table Mountain, this frog is critically endangered. It reaches about 60 mm in length and is noted for its reddish/brown coloring. It often has a slight pink underbelly. These frogs have suckers on their feet to help them climb steep, wet, rock surfaces.
Fire Salamander
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Which snake is shown here?
Reticulated Python
Indian Cobra
Known as the Naja Naja, this cobra is one of the deadliest snakes in the world. They are found in many countries in the sub-continent, including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal to name a few. Often found near water, they live in a range of habitats. Indian Cobras grow to around 1.5m in length and have a range of colors but are easy to identify thanks to two circular patterns on their hood.
Burmese Python
Carpet Python
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Johnson Jumping Spider
Spiny Backed Orb Weaver
If you measure from spike to spike across this spider’s back you could get as much as 3 centimeters – that’s over an inch. It’s only in the case of the females, however, since the males' projections are more like stubby knobs than spikes.
Bold Jumping Spider
Orb Weaver
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What amphibian is in this image?
Bullfrog
Olms
Sometimes called a cave salamander or a Proteus, the Olm is blind. It lives in Europe, mostly in underwater caves in rivers or lakes. It relies on both hearing and smell to make its way around in the dark so much so that its eyes are underdeveloped. Olms are carnivores and hunt small invertebrates, worms, larvae and underwater insects.
American Toad
White's Tree Frog
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Carolina Wolf Spider
Arrow-shaped Micrathena Spider
The characteristic arrow-shaped abdomen which gives this spider its name is only featured in the females of the species. The web of the Arrow-shaped Micrathena Spider also has a characteristic feature – a hole in its center.
Eastern Harvestman
Running Crab Spider
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What amphibian is in this image?
Green-and-black Poison Dart Frog
Brown Snake
Wyoming Toad
Alabama Waterdog
This salamander is only active at night. During the day, it will hide under rocks or organic material. This elusive creature, found in the Black Warrior River drainage area, is thought to be inactive during summer. It grows up to 22cm in length and feeds on invertebrates and small fish.
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Which snake is shown here?
Broad-banded Red Bamboo Ratsnake
Black Rat Snake
King Cobra
Found throughout Southeast Asia, the King Cobra is certainly a beautiful specimen. This is the largest venomous snake in the world and can reach 18 feet in length. A fully grown male can weigh around 15 to 20 pounds but specimens of over 40 pounds have been recorded. The King Cobra is the preferred species for snake charmers as they have the ability to stand upright, sometimes as high as six feet.
Gopher Snake
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What amphibian is in this image?
Kihansi Spray Toad
Panamanian Golden Frog
Alligator Newt
Found in the southern islands of Japan where they live in a variety of habitats including forests, croplands, swamps, and grasslands. This newt is so named thanks to its very rough skin, formed by glands on the side of the body. These, along with the under soles of its feet, are orange in color while the rest of the newt is normally black. Alligator newts grow to six inches in length.
Vietnamese Moss Frog
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Spined Micrathena Spider
Sowbug Killer Spider
Sowbugs (aka woodlice) may be tough little pests, but they are no match for the Sowbug Killer Spider which views them as regular prey. These spiders live close to their food source, so you can find them under rocks and logs or in leaf litter.
Parson Spider
Giant Crab Spider
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What amphibian is in this image?
European Green Toad
Sea Snake
Wyoming Toad
Red Hills Salamander
This burrowing salamander can grow up to 250 mm in length. They are found in Alabama where they live in hardwood forests mostly on steep slopes. Unfortunately, logging is a real threat to these amphibians who were only discovered in 1960. These salamanders do not emerge from their underground homes, often hunting at night just by the entrance. Here they eat any hapless snails, ants, spiders, and millipedes that come their way.
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Red ant-mimic Spider
Nursery Web Spider
Southeastern Wandering Spider
The Southeastern Wandering Spider is an active hunter and as such does not spin a web. They are aggressive, venomous, and hunt at night.
Tan Jumping Spider
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Which snake is shown here?
False Coral Snake
Inland Taipan
The fact that this snake is fairly shy is a good thing as many believe it to be the most venomous in the world, even more so than the Black Mamba. The Inland Taipan will also warn before striking, bending its body from the head downwards in a tight S-shape. The venom produced by one bite of this snake can kill 100 humans!
Glossy Snake
Mole Snake
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What amphibian is in this image?
Tomato Frog
Goliath Frog
Coopers Black Caecilian
This strange amphibian is found in the Seychelles. It can grow up to 230 mm in length, has no limbs and looks very much like a worm. It spends most of its life in the ground where it burrows into its home.
Toad
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Which snake is shown here?
Garden Snake
Smooth Snake
Green Mamba
There is no mistaking a Green Mamba! This snake is a brilliant lime green and easily spotted when in the open. Generally, they grow to between 6 to 7 feet in length but snakes of up to 8 feet have been recorded. Green Mambas are found on the eastern coast of Southern Africa.
Mole Snake
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What amphibian is in this image?
Mallorcan Midwife Toad
Water Frog
Zetek’s Treefrog
Emperor Newt
Also known as the Mandarin newt, these amphibians can grow up to 20 cm long and originate in China. They are noted for their ridged head which is orange in color. They also have orange parallel lines down their backs and into their tails. These newts live in streams and pools, mostly in forests. They hunt invertebrates as prey, mostly worms, and small insects.
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Which spider is shown in this image?
American House Spider
Brown Recluse
Green Crab Spider
Western Spotted Orb Weaver
This spider is easily identified by the bold pattern on its abdomen. The Western Spotted Orb Weaver’s circular web is often located out in the open away from foliage.
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What amphibian is in this image?
Fire Salamander
These amphibians are easily identified by their black skins with yellow spots. They grow up to 25 cm long. To protect themselves from predators, fire salamanders produce a toxin that seeps through their skin. They are found in hill areas in Europe where they eat small newts, frogs and insects to survive.
Arabian Toad
Southern Gastric-Brooding Frog
Golden Frog
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Parson Spider
Daddy Long Legs
While the true Daddy Long Legs is not a spider, there is a species of spiders that is referred to as Daddy Long Legs. While real Daddy Long Legs have 8 legs like a spider, they only have two eyes instead of the eight that spiders typically have.
Triangulate Cob Web Spider
California Trapdoor Spider
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Which snake is shown here?
Rat Snake
Gabon Viper
The Gabon (or Gaboon) Viper is a fairly docile ground-dwelling snake found in central and western Africa where it lives in tropical rain forests. What makes this snake impressive is the size of its fangs. They grow up to 4cm in length, the longest of any snake in the world.
Carpet Python
Eastern Kingsnake
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What amphibian is in this image?
Sea Snake
Barbour’s Forest Tree Frog
Axolotl
Known as the Mexican Walking Fish, this amphibian is green/black color in the wild while those in captivity are normally white and generally are descendants of a white Axolotl that was sent to Paris in 1863. This salamander has strange, feathery protrusions coming off its head. These are actually its gills. These incredible creatures are only found in one place in the wild - Xochimilco, Mexico.
Waxy Tree Frog
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Cross-spider
Orb Weaver
Wolf Spider
Keen eyesight and the tendency to live and hunt alone are a couple of the characteristics of the Wolf Spider. They are also known to hunt down and pounce on their prey.
Bark Crab Spider
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Which snake is shown here?
False Coral Snake
Glossy Snake
Red-Bellied Black Snake
With its red belly and black back, this snake is difficult to miss. They are native to eastern Australia where they live near water sources. On average, they grow to around 2m in length. Red-bellied Black Snakes are generally not aggressive and would rather get away than tangle with a human.
Whipsnake
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What amphibian is in this image?
Poison Dart Frog
These frogs come in a range of bright colors including red, yellow, copper, blue, black and gold. They are extremely caring for their offspring, even carrying tadpoles and smaller frogs around on their backs. These frogs are extremely toxic. Their poison has been used for centuries by the people of the Amazon to coat blowgun darts.
Smooth Newt
North African Fire Salamander
Giant Japanese Salamander
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Hacklemesh Weaver
Mexican Orange-Kneed Tarantula
Marble Orb Weaver
Black Widow
The venom of the Black Widow Spider is said to be up to 15 times as strong as that of a rattlesnake. A healthy adult will most likely not die from being bitten by a Black Widow, however, small children, the elderly, and sick people may not fare so well.
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Which snake is shown here?
Sharp-Nosed Pit Viper
With a distinct ‘horn’ on the front of its snout and its beautiful markings, the Sharp-Nosed Pit Viper certainly is a looker! But don’t let that fool you, their venom is dangerous. In fact, their nickname, ‘Hundred Pacer’ comes from the legend that a person would only be able to walk 100 paces after a bite from these beauties. Whether this is true or not is unknown.
Banded Water Snake
Rinkhals
Boomslang
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What amphibian is in this image?
Puerto Rican Crested Toad
Golfodulcean Poison Frog
Mud Puppy
Mudpuppies grow to between 8 and 13 inches in size and live for around 11 years in the wild. They are found in parts of Canada and the United States where they live at the bottom of streams, rivers, and lakes. These amphibians stay constantly in water and never leave. They are gray in color with black spots. They are easily identifiable by their red feathery gills that grow on the outside of their bodies.
Black Snake
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Nursery Web Spider
Johnson Jumping Spider
Silver Garden Spider
Found throughout warmer regions of the Americas, the Silver Garden Spider can often be distinguished by the zig-zag stabilizing pattern it forms in its web. The female of the species can grow up to 3.5 centimeters long.
Golden Orb Weaver
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What amphibian is in this image?
Tomato Frog
Tomato Frogs are so named because of their color, a bright red. These frogs live between 6 to 8 years and puff themselves up when they are threatened. They also secrete a substance that, if taken by predators, causes the predator's mouth and eyes to stick together, although they will release the frog before this happens.
Emperor Newt
Emperor Newt
Komodo Dragon
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Western Spotted Orb Weaver
Bold Jumping Spider
The Bold Jumping Spider is often called the Daring Jumping Spider. Among its distinguishing traits are mouthparts which are an iridescent blue or green.
Arrowhead Orb Weaver
Brown Widow
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What amphibian is in this image?
Alpine Stream Salamander
Chinese Giant Salamander
Golden Mantella
This frog is found on the island of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean where it lives in swamps at high altitudes. Although they have the color gold in their names, they can be a range of colors from gold, to yellow and even shades of red. The Mantella is a small frog that only grows up to a length of around 30 mm. Although they are endangered, they have been bred successfully in 35 zoos around the world.
Chinese Giant Salamander
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Which snake is shown here?
Rock Python
Texas Lyre Snake
Found in Texas, this snake eats a range of prey, including lizards, birds and even bats. It lives in a multitude of habitats such as deserts, hills, forests, canyons, and grasslands. The Texas Lyre Snake has a distinct V shape on its head and is mostly tan and grayish.
Green Mamba
Rattlesnake
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Which spider is shown in this image?
California Trapdoor Spider
Spotted Orb Weaver
Brown Recluse
Although called “brown,†their colors can be anywhere from whitish to dark brown to blackish gray. Those bitten by the Brown Recluse Spider may need to seek medical attention to counter the effects of its venom.
Venusta Orchard Spider
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Which snake is shown here?
Whip Snake
Asp Viper
This viper is found in Southwestern Europe and is noted for its broad, triangular head as well as its distinct markings. It also features a snout that is turned up slightly. The Asp Viper lives in a range of habitats, specifically those that can provide it with cover.
Smooth Snake
Fake Corn Snake
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What amphibian is in this image?
Cave Salamander
Aligator Newt
American Toad
Found in eastern Canada and the United States this toad grows between 2 and 4 ½ inches in length. They vary in color but are mostly tan-brown, olive-green or reddish-brown. They can also vary between solid or patterned skins. American Toads use their tongues to catch various insects, including slugs, earthworms, spiders, and invertebrates. They live only around 2 years.
Smooth Newt
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Red ant-mimic Spider
Daddy Long Legs
Tan Jumping Spider
Spined Micrathena Spider
The female Spined Micrathena Spider is typically black with white markings. Her abdomen is encircled by five pairs of black spines.
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Which snake is shown here?
Meadow Viper
When looking at a Meadow Viper, you will notice its large distinct scales immediately, as well as its beautiful patterned markings. These snakes are found in a range of Western and Central European countries. They feed on insects, spiders, beetles, lizards, and birds.
Broad-banded Red Bamboo Ratsnake
Gray Ratsnake
Gopher Snake
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Cross-spider
American House Spider
Brown Widow
Brown Widows closely resemble the immature version of the more dangerous Black Widow spiders. Their egg sacs are spiky and can each hold up to 150 eggs.
Wolf Spider
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What amphibian is in this image?
Mole Salamander
Mole Salamanders are found in the southeastern states of the United States, including Georgia and Alabama. Females are generally bigger than males and can grow up to 120 mm in length. They live in a number of habitats, including forests and floodplains, for example. They are always found close to a body of water.
Plains Leopard Frog
Surinam Toad
Vietnamese Moss Frog
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Which snake is shown here?
Massasauga
This species of Rattlesnake is found in North America right from the border with Canada in the north and Mexico in the South. They do not grow very large, adults reaching around 30 inches in length. They come in a range of colors, mostly brown, tan and darker brown. Each snake has spots or blotches of another color on its back.
Rat Snake
Cape Cobra
Green Mamba
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Red ant-mimic Spider
The Red ant-mimic Spider uses its disguise for a double advantage. It fools would-be predators into thinking it’s a red ant and so is often left alone. It also tricks the red ant (its most favored prey) into thinking it’s one of them so it can get close enough for a meal.
Long-bodied Cellar Spider
Triangulate Cob Web Spider
Cat-faced Spider
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What amphibian is in this image?
American Bullfrog
Growing to around 6 inches in size, the American Bullfrog lives in the wild for between six to eight years. They are known for their baritone croak and they make most of their noise at night. Most are green or grey-brown in color. They hunt at night and are not fussy, eating anything they can put in their mouths, including fish, insects, mice, snakes and even birds.
North African Fire Salamander
Mole Snake
Komodo Dragon
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Black Widow
Mexican Orange-Kneed Tarantula
Shamrock Spider
Despite its name, the Shamrock Spider is not green but rather can be white, yellow, bright red, purple or anything in-between. They do have the number three in common with the clover leaf in their name, however, as they display three stripes on their legs.
Bark Crab Spider
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What amphibian is in this image?
Palmate Newt
Japanese Giant Salamander
Giant Marine Toad
These massive toads grow to around 10 inches in length. They are capable of releasing a toxic spray when threatened. These creatures are found all over the world. They mostly eat invertebrates or anything that may fit into their mouths.
Flatwoods Salamander
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Which spider is shown in this image?
California Trapdoor Spider
Except for the fact that its body is shiny and hairless, the California Trapdoor Spider looks pretty much like a small Tarantula. Its burrow is built with a hinged door made of silk so it can spring out and catch its prey.
Woodland Jumping Spider
Banded Garden Spider
Arrowhead Orb Weaver
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What amphibian is in this image?
Grey Crested Newt
European Green Toad
These toads are found throughout Europe, in North Africa, and parts of western Asia. This toad can change its color depending on light and temperature conditions.
Smooth Newt
Cave Salamander
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Which spider is shown in this image?
Giant Crab Spider
Carolina Wolf Spider
These solitary hunters do not spin webs, preferring instead to actively hunt down their prey. The Carolina Wolf Spider is thought to be the largest of the Wolf Spiders throughout North America. It has been singled out as the official spider of South Carolina.
Sowbug Killer Spider
Silver Garden Spider
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