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Melbourne Florida is an are on the East Central coast of Florida that is roughly 30 minutes south of Cape Canaveral. It was named after Melbourne Australia.
Although the rattlesnake species numbers are in decline, there are still plenty of rattlesnakes in the Florida region. There are relatively few deaths attributed to rattlesnake bites in the United States each year due to the easy availability of medical care and advances in medical treatments. Add to this that there are only about 8,000 […]
Flood advisories have been hitting the region recently due to the tremendous amount of rain we’ve been getting. Given that historically September and October are the hurricane season along the Eastern coast of Florida, we could be in for a range of storms in the next month. Floods can be especially damaging because looks are […]
In the central Florida region, you can typically find three types of tree frogs – the Green Tree Frog, the Barking Tree Frog and the Cuban Tree Frog. Green Tree Frog Just like their name implies, the green tree frog is some shade of green. This can be a yellowish-green to a bright lime green […]
Ask 100 different people what the most dreaded insect infestation is in Florida and you’ll get a resounding answer of “the palmetto bug”. The palmetto bug, also known as the water bug, is a species of bug that can be found all over Florida. Are they cockroaches? The answer is usually – they are the […]
In the late summer months, those of us living in the central to southern area of Florida get used to seeing the big spider webs produced by the banana spider. These creatures – whose body can grow up to two inches long – can cause alarm, fear and trepidation for those of us who like […]
Floridians don’t love the Love Bug – especially, when these critters start feeling amorous in the months of May and September. During these months, these red and black flies swarm around the roadways and make themselves a nuisance to Florida drivers. What is the Love Bug? In reality, a Love Bug is not a bug […]
Although most Florida residents don’t think about grasshoppers too much, we do have a species here that can occasionally cause quite a bit of havoc. The eastern lubber grasshopper is found throughout the south-central United States, including Florida. It is a type of grasshopper that is not known for its jumping skills. In fact, it […]
What are they? Spider mites are pests that can normally be found on common household plants. They like indoor plants and outdoor plants. Just like their name implies, they are a type of arachnid or spider. They are extremely small and can often be difficult to see with the human eye. Some reports state they […]
Nothing aggravates a bird lover any more than looking out at their bird feeders to see the squirrels getting into the food. There are reports of squirrels chewing through electrical wires and causing power outages, making nests (and huge messes) in the attic, or shredding through insulation to have babies. In Florida, there are three […]
On May 13th, the great white shark affectionately known as Katherine was travelling in the area of Sebastian Inlet State Park. Within a 24 hour period, she broke the surface approximately 8 times. Researchers are able to follow her movements via a GPS tracking device and satellite signals and are now stating that Katherine has […]
