The poison comes from the 13 spines on it's dorsal area which release the venom from two sacs attached to each spine. The venom causes severe pain with possible shock, paralysis and tissue death depending on the depth of the penetration and it can be fatal if not treated within 2-3 hours. Join discussion...

Whatever it did, it better run really, really fast! Join discussion...

Very good butterfly shot! Join discussion...

Who doesn't love cute cuddly kittens? What you are about to see is a collection of some of the best cat and kitten pictures you will ever find! Those big eyes are simply irresistible! Watch out though these pictures might just make you go out and get a new pet or two : ) Join discussion...

Prepare yourself for a world of creepy, crawly, colorful, dangerous & beautiful creatures... Join discussion...

It's all in the eyes... Join discussion...

Sometimes the shadow can be as scary as the real thing... I photographed this yellow jacket just today on my cedar fence. Join discussion...

Some of these baby animal pictures are cute and cuddly, while others are just plain ugly! They all start out innocent though, that is for sure... Join discussion...

Nice shot! Crazy close-up of a hippo Join discussion...

4 Geese Join discussion...