A millipede with cyanide!
The Black and Yellow Millipede (Apheloria virginiensis) is one creature that I did not meet until I moved to Arkansas. I remember much larger millipedes in New Orleans, but can't recall for sure if I ever encountered this one there. Interestingly enough, this creature is reported to secrete cyanide as a defense mechanism... so washing hands after handling... or not handling at all, may be good ideas.
For a millipede, it is rather quick, which makes for difficult photography. I tried my best though, so here are the photos.
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
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Speckled Kingsnake
Gray Tree Frog
Prairie Lizard
Ringneck Snake
Snapping Turtle
American Toad
Prairie Kingsnake
Male Prairie Skink
Tiger Beetle
Western Worm Snake
Five Lined Skink
Leech
Three-Toed Box Turtle
Northern Water Snake
Patent Leather Beetle
Speckled Kingsnake II
Until next time…
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