#striped bark scorpion

[snototter]

A striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) flouresces under UV light in Texas, USA

by jciv

[onenicebugperday]

@thrones-of-buer submitted: Freshly peeled lady and her boyf

What a beautiful, leggy couple

[morbidsmenagerie]

They've been hanging out together on this bark a lot.

[literaryvein-reblogs]

A Few More Ancient Egyptian Art Vocabulary

for your next poem/story

Natron - a natural salt used in mummification

Necropolis - from the Greek meaning “city of the dead,” especially the large cemetery of an ancient city

Neith - “the terrifying one”; protector of the king and one of four goddesses who guard the coffin and the canopic box

Nemes - a royal headdress, probably of striped linen or perhaps leather, with lappets falling forward over each shoulder and with the fabric gathered and tied in back

Nephthys - sister of Isis, protector of coffins and canopic jars

Nut - the winged sky goddess; as a woman arching over the earth she is the personification of the vault of the heavens

Osiris - according to myth, Egypt’s first king; created by the gods, Osiris suffered a violent death, was made whole again magically by Isis, and became the ruler of the dead

Ostracon - a limestone or pottery flake used to sketch, practice writing, or make notes

Papyrus - the writing surface of Egyptian scribes, made from the pith of papyrus stalks separated into strips that were flattened and placed side by side, slightly overlapping. On top of this layer, another layer of strips was placed at right angles to the first. The surface was then repeatedly pounded to make it smooth. The plant juices released in the pounding caused the strips to adhere to each other permanently without the aid of glue. In art, images of papyrus plants symbolized the world, which arose from the primeval waters at the time of creation. The plant was also the heraldic symbol of Lower Egypt.

Ptah Sokar - creator god and patron of craftsmen; shown as a human without any indication of limbs

Re - meaning simply “sun,” the most important name of the sun god, who was later combined with many other gods; the creator and sustainer of the world, who travels in a bark through the sky by day and through the underworld by night

Re-Harakhty - falcon-headed god, fusion of Re and Harakhty

Red crown - red headdress, cylindrical in shape with a high back extension, symbolizing the sovereignty of the king over Lower Egypt

Sakhmet - ambivalent goddess of war, disease, and chaos, who could also cause such calamities to cease and, in her role as the sun’s destructive eye, could repel hostile powers threatening Egypt; usually shown with a lioness’s head and a lion’s mane

Sarcophagus - a coffin made of stone

Selket - goddess—shown in human form with a scorpion on her head—who, with Isis, protected Horus during his childhood and was one of the four goddesses who guard the coffin and canopic box

Serdab - an Arabic word for the statue chamber of a tomb

Seth - violent deity, murderer of his brother Osiris (who had been divinely installed to maintain order); shown in human form with the head of a strange doglike creature; associated with the desert, where the ordered world ends; nonetheless, Seth uses his powers to help protect the sun god during his nightly journey through the underworld

Sistrum - a sacred rattle consisting either of a metal hoop with crossbars to which metal disks are attached or of a rectangular centerpiece in the shape of a small temple gate with two metal bands at each side

Sledge - a platform on flat runners used to transport loads

Source ⚜ More: Word Lists ⚜ Part 1 ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

[herpsandbirds]

Been getting these scorpions in our house lately. How deadly are they? Parker County, North Texas

Scorpion ID - NoTX, USA:

Hello, yes, I grew up with these, and my mom was stung on the foot by one!

This scorpion is extremely common in the South Central U.S.

Striped Bark Scorpion (Centruroides vittatus), family Buthidae.

The sting is very painful and may cause swelling. This species is not medically dangerous to most people, but some people have a strong reaction to the venom. I personally move these for people without worry (using a cup and note card), without worry.

Striped bark scorpion - Wikipedia

Striped Bark Scorpion: Centruroides vittatus

[oakskull]

hey gamer theres a bit to be desired w/ color balance but i hope hes everything you wanted

also hes got 6 eyes (3 on each side) on his neck that are mostly blind bc did you know that scorpions have 6-12 eyes? two on top and the rest along the edge if the carapace(?) no picture included but you should look it up its pretty cool :]

i am obsessed with scorpion!jimmy. please i am begging you think about it. jim with a massive scorpion stinger. the angst potential of him freaking out and stinging someone. guys please. bamf jimmy enjoyers i know you see it. guys.

[premiumbitch]

DETAILS ABOUT SOME OF MY DC DR'S ! ⋆𐙚₊˚⊹♡

Hi luvs! I'll admit I've started writing more DC scripts even though I will only be talking about 3. Initially, I had 3 Batfamily DRs, but I added 2 more, so now there are 5. I still have just 1 Teen Titans DR and 1 Young Justice DR, but I also made another DC script with Wonder Woman as my amazing mama, bringing the total to 8. Does that make sense? LMFAO MOVING ON! I Hope you enjoy this post!

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FIRST BATFAMILY DR ♡ //

OKAY, so I already briefly mentioned this in my other post, BUT in this DR (Desired Reality), I’m a vigilante being raised by my aunt. My parents, who were brilliant and successful scientists, tragically passed away in a lab explosion caused by an experiment gone wrong. They had been working on a groundbreaking (and dangerous) project, and their deaths were tied to its failure.

My aunt, who wasn’t particularly close with my parents, became my guardian because she was my only living family member and didn’t want me to end up in the foster system or an orphanage—she knew how tough those places could be. She’s an incredible person: highly skilled in martial arts, hacking, and technology. She also has a long-standing connection with Bruce Wayne (Batman). They became friends when she attended university in Gotham at 18, where she met him. She lived in Gotham until she turned 29, then moved to the outskirts of Alaska for a quieter life but stayed in contact with him. She even helped him track down villains in her spare time.

Growing up in Alaska, my aunt trained me rigorously in 10 different martial arts styles, starting when I was very young. She wanted to ensure I could protect myself. However, when I turned 15, everything changed.

I was bitten by a genetically modified, radioactive hybrid creature—a bizarre fusion of traits from various insects, animals, and plants. This hybrid wasn’t from our universe; it came from an alternate dimension. It originated from a different version of Lex Luthor, who had created the hybrid as part of an experiment to grant himself immense power by being bitten by it. However, during a test run, his device malfunctioned, creating a ripple across multiple universes. This accident transported objects and beings from his dimension into our main DC Universe—including the hybrid creature and Lex himself.

Unluckily for me, the hybrid creature bit me instead of him, granting me powers and putting a huge target on my back. Once Lex and his allies—the other beings brought into this universe—realized I had inherited the powers meant for him, they began hunting me down. This put both me and my aunt in immediate danger.

As their attacks intensified, my aunt made the difficult decision to send me to Gotham to stay with Bruce Wayne for protection. She couldn’t come with me because she needed to stay in Alaska to divert attention away from me and keep the threats occupied. She also wanted to use her hacking and tech skills to gather intel on the alternate Lex and his plans.

At the time, I was super confused—like, who even is Bruce Wayne, and why am I being sent to live with him of all people? Eventually, I found out his secret: he’s Batman!

For my DR self, I took inspiration from Peter Parker, Black Widow, and Miles Morales. With the powers I gained from the hybrid bite, I became a one-of-a-kind vigilante. The hybrid creature that bit me was a crazy combination of:

Scorpions

Deathstalker Scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus)

Indian Red Scorpion (Hottentotta tamulus)

Arabian Fat-tailed Scorpion (Androctonus crassicauda)

Yellow Fat-tailed Scorpion (Androctonus australis)

Striped Bark Scorpion (Centruroides vittatus)

Venomous Spiders

Black Widow Spider (Latrodectus species)

Darwin's Bark Spider (Caerostris darwini)

Brazilian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria fera and P. nigriventer)

Funnel Web Spider (Atrax and Hadronyche species)

Sydney Funnel-web Spider (Atrax robustus)

Brown Recluse Spider (Loxosceles reclusa)

Redback Spider (Latrodectus hasselti)

Deadly Insects

Kissing Bug (Triatominae)

Assassin Bug (Reduviidae)

Bullet Ant (Paraponera clavata)

Asian Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarinia)

Harvester Ant (Pogonomyrmex maricopa)

Blister Beetle (Meloidae)

Assassin Caterpillar (Lonomia obliqua)

Tsetse Fly (Glossina species)

Poisonous Plants

Manchineel Tree (Hippomane mancinella)

Peyote (Lophophora williamsii)

Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric)

Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis)

Oleander (Nerium oleander)

Water Hemlock (Cicuta maculata)

Rosary Pea (Abrus precatorius)

Belladonna (Atropa belladonna)

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Cannabis sativa

Deadly Snakes

Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus)

Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis)

Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)

King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

Russell's Viper (Daboia russelii)

Saw-scaled Viper (Echis carinatus)

Venomous Marine Creatures

Box Jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri)

Irukandji Jellyfish (Carukia barnesi)

Cone Snail (Conus species)

Stonefish (Synanceia species)

Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena species)

Lionfish (Pterois species)

Toxic Amphibians

Golden Poison Dart Frog (Phyllobates terribilis)

Cane Toad (Rhinella marina)

Common Green Tree Frog (potentially harmful when ingested)

Deadly Mammals

Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer)

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)

African Lion (Panthera leo)

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx)

Toxic Birds

Hooded Pitohui (Pitohui dichrous)

Blue-capped Ifrita (Ifrita kowaldi)

Fungi

Death Cap Mushroom (Amanita phalloides)

Destroying Angel Mushroom (Amanita bisporigera)

Deadly Galerina (Galerina marginata)

Other Deadly Organisms

Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)

Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)

Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus)

Pufferfish (Fugu species)

yikes right? I know what you're thinking "how tf would you mix all that together to make a hybrid creature" well uhh idk ask lex luther ... (jk i haven't scripted the exact how but i dont gotta worry coz I'm not the one making it lex luther is, whatever my subconscious will take care of it!) it did give me a bunch of cool powers tho lol anyways, living in Gotham, I worked with Bruce and his allies to take down the beings and Lex from the alternate dimension. It was intense—fighting enemies who weren’t just physically powerful but also had technology and strategies far beyond anything we’d seen. Together, we managed to eliminate the threats one by one, ensuring Gotham (and my aunt) was safe again.

When the fight was over, I realized something important: Gotham felt like home. The city was chaotic, dangerous, and dark, but it was also full of people worth protecting. I decided to stay in Gotham, both to continue using my powers for good and to train further under Bruce’s guidance. My aunt supported my decision, knowing I’d found my place in the world.

Now, as a vigilante in Gotham, I use my unique abilities to take on its criminals and threats. Whether it’s dealing with supervillains or protecting innocent people, I’ve found my purpose in this city that never sleeps. PERIODDDDD.

BEING WONDER WOMANS DAUGHTER DR ♡ //

guys my writing here is a little corny and cheesy pls no judging like yes ik ik...

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Origins and Creation

I was created by Wonder Woman, sculpted from clay by my mother, Diana—the warrior of Themyscira and a beacon of strength, compassion, and justice. Diana sought to give me life in a way that honored both Amazonian traditions and her deep love for humanity. Blessed by the gods, I was infused with extraordinary gifts and destined to be a protector of the world.

While I was being formed, Ares, the God of War, struck with malicious intent. He viewed my creation as a threat to his dominion of chaos and conflict. Diana’s vision of peace and balance, embodied in me, was antithetical to everything Ares desired—a world consumed by war, ruled by the strong, and devoid of harmony. In an act of defiance and vengeance against my mother and the gods who opposed him, Ares cursed me before I could take my first breath.

A bolt of war energy, laced with fury and chaos, struck the clay, embedding a volatile force deep within my soul. This curse was designed to ensure that I would be a weapon of destruction, a pawn of war, and ultimately, a tool Ares could manipulate to spread his influence.

Gifts of the Gods

Despite Ares’ curse, I was still blessed by the gods, each granting me a piece of their power:

Zeus (King of the Gods): I inherited cosmic strength and the power to manipulate storms, granting me the ability to summon thunderstorms, control weather systems, and wield unmatched physical strength. However, this immense power came with the risk of destruction if I lost control.

Athena (Goddess of Wisdom and War): Athena blessed me with tactical genius and the ability to manifest divine weapons. My combat skills became unparalleled, and I gained the ability to analyze every possible outcome in a fight.

Artemis (Goddess of the Hunt): Artemis gifted me perfect precision, foresight in battle, and a connection to nature, allowing me to blend into shadows, anticipate attacks, and command the wild.

Hermes (God of Speed and Communication): Hermes granted me divine reflexes and the ability to manipulate time, enabling me to react faster than the eye could see and navigate complex situations effortlessly.

Aphrodite (Goddess of Love and Beauty): From Aphrodite, I gained the power to heal emotional and physical wounds and a charm that could influence even the most hardened hearts.

Hades (God of the Underworld): Hades bestowed upon me dominion over shadows and the ability to summon the souls of the dead to fight by my side. This power came with a moral weight, forcing me to tread carefully when wielding the forces of death.

These gifts made me a symbol of hope and strength, but Ares’ curse twisted them, amplifying my anger and bloodlust, constantly pulling me toward chaos.

The Curse’s Effects

As I grew, the curse began to manifest subtly. Though my mother taught me to channel my gifts for peace and justice, there was always a storm brewing beneath the surface—a simmering anger I struggled to control. At times, I felt like I was walking a razor’s edge, unsure if I was a protector or a weapon waiting to detonate.

Diana was devastated by Ares’ interference, but she refused to give up on me. She trained me rigorously in combat, strategy, and diplomacy, teaching me not only how to fight but also how to lead with compassion and integrity. My mother believed that my strength lay in resisting the rage within me, using it to protect rather than destroy.

The Awakening of the Curse (Age 15)

On my fifteenth birthday, the curse fully awakened. A sudden surge of anger erupted during a sparring session on Themyscira, and I lost control. A bolt of lightning tore through the sky as my emotions triggered an uncontrollable storm. My strength, amplified by the curse, became a destructive force, and I nearly injured those closest to me.

It was then I realized that the curse wasn’t just a mark of Ares’ malice—it was his way of testing me. The more I resisted, the stronger the pull toward chaos became. This realization terrified me. What if I couldn’t control it? What if I became what Ares wanted me to be—a harbinger of war and destruction?

Ares’ Motivation

Ares’ interference wasn’t just an act of spite. It was calculated. He believed that by corrupting me, he could turn the gods’ blessings into instruments of war, using my powers to shatter the fragile peace my mother fought to protect. He wanted to mold me into his champion—a warrior who could rival even Wonder Woman herself, but loyal only to him.

For Ares, I represented a paradox: the potential for ultimate destruction or the greatest resistance to his reign. By cursing me, he aimed to tilt the scales in his favor, ensuring that the legacy of peace my mother envisioned would never come to fruition.

Ares’ Confrontation (Age 16)

At sixteen, Ares appeared to me for the first time. He offered me control over my rage, promising unimaginable power if I embraced my destiny as his champion. He painted himself as a misunderstood force of nature, arguing that war wasn’t inherently evil but the only true path to strength and freedom.

For a moment, I wavered. The temptation was overwhelming. But my mother’s teachings and unwavering belief in me pulled me back. I rejected Ares’ offer, vowing to fight his influence no matter how powerful he was.

Enraged by my defiance, Ares swore that he would break me, promising to return when I was at my weakest. His presence was a chilling reminder that the battle for my soul was far from over.

The Ongoing Struggle

Every day since, I’ve walked the line between chaos and control. The curse remains a constant shadow, but so does my mother’s guidance. She reminds me that true strength isn’t about overwhelming power—it’s about using that power to protect and uplift others.

I’ve learned to channel my rage into focus, turning the chaos within me into a force for good. The struggle is far from over, but I’m determined to prove that Ares doesn’t define me. My destiny is my own, and with my mother by my side, I’ll continue to fight for a world where peace can prevail—even if it means facing the storm inside me every single day.

(IM SUCH A MAMAS GIRLLL STOP I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET DIANA SHES SO MOTHERRR I LOVE HER)

YOUNG JUSTICE DR ♡ //

OKAY OMG im really excited for this one yall! (acting like im not equally excited for the others lol dont mind me) my inspirations when writing my dr self was wanda maximoff (wifey fr), jean grey, my queen and mother (in this dr too MUAHAHAHA) wonder woman!! GUYS WAIT ALSO i know the start is similar to the top one (AND THIS IS ALSO CORNY ASF) but it gets different towards the end tho trust me!!!! >:(

Origins and Creation

I was created by Wonder Woman, sculpted from clay on the shores of Themyscira, a land where strength, wisdom, and love reign supreme. My mother, Diana, sought to create me as a symbol of hope and balance for a world fraught with chaos. She petitioned the gods to breathe life into me, and they blessed me with their divine gifts, imbuing me with extraordinary power and potential.

But it wasn’t just the gods who noticed my creation. In an unexpected twist of fate, the cosmic Phoenix Force—a primordial entity of rebirth and destruction—was drawn to the spark of life within me. The Phoenix, recognizing my untapped potential, merged a fragment of its essence with my being, granting me unparalleled cosmic abilities.

As if the blessings of the gods and the touch of the Phoenix Force weren’t enough, a surge of Chaos Magic intertwined with my soul. The magic, wild and unpredictable, was not the result of a curse but a mysterious gift bestowed by unknown forces. It made me a conduit of untamed potential, an enigma even to the gods who had helped shape me.

Blessings of the Gods and Goddesses

Each deity granted me a piece of their strength, wisdom, or grace:

Zeus (King of the Gods): Zeus granted me the power of storm manipulation and divine strength. I could summon lightning, create hurricanes, and command the skies with ease. His blessing made me a force of nature, capable of shaping the heavens themselves.

Athena (Goddess of Wisdom and War): Athena bestowed upon me unparalleled intelligence and foresight. I became a master strategist, able to see through deception and outthink my enemies before they even acted.

Artemis (Goddess of the Hunt): From Artemis, I gained an unbreakable bond with nature. Her gift gave me supernatural agility, precision, and an uncanny ability to track and anticipate movement, no matter how subtle.

Hermes (God of Speed and Communication): Hermes’ blessing gifted me with superhuman speed and the ability to travel between realms. With a thought, I could move faster than the eye could see and traverse dimensions with ease.

Aphrodite (Goddess of Love and Beauty): Aphrodite granted me the power of emotional healing and a radiant aura that inspired hope and unity. Her blessing allowed me to calm even the most turbulent hearts.

Hestia (Goddess of the Hearth): Hestia gifted me with the power of fire manipulation, specifically tied to protection and sanctuary. I could summon flames to shield myself and others, creating impenetrable barriers of warmth and light.

Hades (God of the Underworld): Hades gave me dominion over shadows and the ability to commune with spirits. I could summon phantoms to guide or defend me, but only when my intentions were pure.

The Phoenix Force

The Phoenix Force, drawn to the spark of my creation, merged a fragment of its essence with my soul. It gave me cosmic energy manipulation, allowing me to harness raw power capable of creating or destroying entire realities. With this gift came the ability of rebirth, granting me near-immortality and the power to rise stronger from every defeat.

The Phoenix Force also awakened a cosmic awareness within me, letting me see the threads of life and energy that connected all things. However, this connection came at a price—the risk of losing control if I let the power consume me.

Chaos Magic

Chaos Magic flowed through me like an unpredictable current, amplifying all my other powers and allowing me to warp reality itself. I could bend the laws of physics, manipulate probabilities, and reshape the very fabric of existence. But Chaos Magic was as dangerous as it was powerful—it demanded mastery and restraint, for its influence could easily spiral out of control.

This magic made me a nexus of possibility and uncertainty, a being who could defy even the gods' will if I chose.

The Trials of Power

Growing up, my powers were both a blessing and a burden. My mother taught me discipline, balance, and the importance of humility. She guided me through rigorous training, not just in combat but in understanding the weight of my abilities.

At times, I felt overwhelmed. The Phoenix Force burned within me, urging me to transcend the boundaries of my mortal form. The Chaos Magic crackled unpredictably, threatening to tear through reality if I didn’t keep it in check. Even the gods’ blessings occasionally clashed, creating moments of inner turmoil.

But through it all, my mother stood by me. Diana reminded me that strength wasn’t just about power—it was about control, compassion, and the courage to do what was right, even when it was difficult.

Joining Young Justice: My Story

By the time I turned 15, life on Themyscira felt... too serene. Don’t get me wrong—I loved the island, the sisters who raised me, and, of course, my mother, Diana. But there was always this feeling deep inside me, like a storm brewing beneath calm waters. I knew my gifts weren’t meant to stay confined to our shores. I was meant to do something more, something that mattered beyond the safety of paradise.

The turning point came when I joined my mother on a mission with the Justice League. It was supposed to be a simple diplomatic endeavor—convincing world leaders to work together in the wake of rising tensions. Of course, things didn’t go as planned. A rogue faction threatened to level the city, and the League stepped in to stop them. I wasn’t meant to fight, but when the chaos escalated, I couldn’t stand by.

The First Step

I remember the moment like it was yesterday. Buildings were collapsing, people screaming, and the air thick with smoke. My mother told me to stay back, but something inside me refused. The Phoenix Force burned bright within me, and the Chaos Magic surged, itching to be unleashed. Before I knew it, I was in the thick of the battle, shielding civilians, pulling people from rubble, and using my powers to stabilize collapsing structures.

The Justice League noticed. Batman gave me that sharp, scrutinizing look of his; Superman smiled with approval. But it was Kaldur—Aqualad—who approached me afterward.

“You have a gift,” he said. “But gifts like yours need guidance and focus. Have you ever considered joining a team?”

At first, I hesitated. “I’m not sure I belong on a team."

“We all are,” he replied. “But Young Justice could use someone like you.”

Why I Said Yes

The idea stuck with me for days. My mother wasn’t thrilled about it. She worried about the dangers, about how my powers—especially the Phoenix Force—might overwhelm me in high-stakes situations. But she also saw the fire in me, the need to step into the world and make a difference.

“You’re my daughter, Astraea,” she said, placing her hands on my shoulders. “And I see so much of myself in you. But remember, with power like yours comes responsibility. If this is what you want, I’ll support you—but promise me you’ll stay true to who you are.”

I promised.

Joining Young Justice

When I first walked into the team’s headquarters, I was nervous. These were the protégés of legends—Robin, Kid Flash, Miss Martian, Superboy, and the others. But they weren’t what I expected. They were flawed, funny, and just as unsure of themselves as I was.

The first few missions weren’t easy. I had to learn to work as part of a team, to trust others with their strengths while managing the chaos inside me. The Phoenix Force was a blessing and a curse; its overwhelming power made me a powerhouse in battle, but it also drew attention—from enemies who wanted to harness it and from my teammates, who sometimes looked at me with fear.

It was Miss Martian who helped me the most. She understood what it meant to carry immense power and to fear losing control. Through her guidance, I learned to balance the Phoenix Force with the divine gifts from the gods and the unpredictable nature of Chaos Magic.

My Mission

I am a child of gods, cosmic forces, and wild magic, but more importantly, I am my mother’s daughter. Diana created me to be a protector, a beacon of hope, and a bridge between worlds. I carry the wisdom of the gods, the fire of the Phoenix, and the untamed potential of Chaos Magic.

My mission is to use my gifts to bring balance to a fractured world, to heal its wounds, and to protect those who cannot protect themselves. The path ahead is fraught with challenges, and the temptation to lose myself in the chaos is ever-present.

But I will not falter. I am not just a vessel for power—I am the wielder. And no force, no matter how wild or destructive, will define me.

EEEEKKK HOPE YOU ENJOYED MY NOT SO LITTLE RANT ABOUT SOME OF MY DC DRS !! and again yes i know some parts are corny and cheesy BUT WHOO CARESSS HAVE FUN JESUS ƪ(˘⌣˘)ʃ ALSO IF YOU'RE ALSO A DC SHIFTER PLS TELL ME I WANNA BE FRIENDSSS GOD PLSSS

[have-you-seen-this-animal]

[organicmatter]

Animals I am keeping right now: ball python, Kenyan sand boa, boa imperator, orange baboon tarantula, Asian forest scorpion, desert hairy scorpion, striped bark scorpion, grove snail, European garden snail, A. Phaiodactylus (not sure if they have a common name), blue death feigning beetles, dairy cow isopods, little sea isopods, peach isopods, hissing cockroaches, Texas desert millipede, daisys blue rice fish.... I guess I will count springtails.... I think that is it...

[grenue]

After crying thrice due to grief of redesigning Orkin after 4 years, getting a reference photo of a striped black bark scorpion, and figuring out colour theory, I present: REDESIGNED IN CANON ORKIN!!!!

They so kreature.

@doggyfood, @mysticcroissant, @ooka-fez

[spacehippieface]

Picture this:

The streets of Townsville. Wonder Woman turns to face her opponent, ready for whatever this black and yellow nightmare might do.

Without warning, she flings the lasso of truth at him, yelling "get over here!"

At the exact same time, Scorpion hurls a lance forward, roaring his distinctive "GET OVER HERE!" The lance and lasso clash in mid-air, and both Amazon and ninja try to capitalise on the confusion by charging at one another. Diana brings her sword down upon Scorpion who blocks it with a gauntlet. He tries a kick to her chest, but meets her shield instead. Behind them, another scrap is in progress.

Stripe is knocked flying, smashing into a wall. He shakes his head, his great ears flapping around, as he looks up at his foe. This...man?...walks towards him slowly, a deep almost electronic chuckle emanating from his throat.

"Looks like I'll feed on YOU after midnight," leers Fred Krueger. He flexes the claws on his single glove grinning, failing to notice the puff of black smoke behind him.

"Ki-ki-ki..."

Too late, Freddy turns around, as Jason's monstrous fist slams into his head. Freddy is sent spiralling away, but is able to land, cat-like, his claws leaving a trail as the dream demon skids to a halt.

"You again?!" Freddy barks. He hauls himself up and starts running at Jason, snarling. Jason, for his part, merely walks forward slowly, as though he's not even interested. Both are stopped by a sudden tremor, more like a thud. An impact that briefly lifts them off their feet. A second thud halts Wonder Woman and Scorpion's brawl. They glance around, and the source is revealed as an ear-splitting roar rends the sky.

We pan up, looking down the boulevard as an enormous reptilian creature lumbers into shot. The deepest green scales, a subdued pink hue on the jagged spikes on his back. He flexes his claws and roars at the sky, a challenge to all who dare oppose the King of the Monsters. As Godzilla's prolonged roar goes on, something's happening. Are the buildings getting taller? No, there's a rippling blue glow around Godzilla. He's shrinking! The effect begins to slow down though, until it eventually dies down.

The view of the shrinking laser's weak trail pans over to Marvin, stood in the street, ray gun in hand. He shakes the gun irritably. Then notices a flashing display on the side of the gun. "Battery dead."

"Oh, poo," declares Marvin.

The shrunken Godzilla bellows in fury in the street, still twice the height of our average multiversal traveller. A metal foot comes into view. The only fighter here who can rival the King of the Monsters for height.

"Hrrrm," rumbles the Iron Giant. "Fix," he decides, before starting to run towards the Titan. Accepting this challenge, Godzilla charges. At the same time, the battles between Diana and Scorpion, and Freddy and Jason, continue.

Cue the season's splash art.

[snototter]

A striped bark scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) in Dolan Falls Preserve, Texas, USA

by Alan Cressler

[heyy-dont-mind-me]

Scott's Diary

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Found an old notebook where I was writing a 'book' based on Scott's perspective throughout the events of the movie (more of when onceler is telling the story)

So yeah get what I wrote (it's small and recent but this was before I became more active).

Just to note, this shit is cringe and old writing (some parts i rewritten)

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"You're family sucks." Onceler rolls his eyes. "You say that everytime." "Yeah, cuz I mean it." Scott crosses his arms. "But we'll show'em."

Onceler smiled. "Yeah we will."

"So.. whats our first stop?"

The raven head smirks. "I... got a map, so we just travel around! find the right material." he gives scott the item.

Scott takes a peak into it, reading the contents. "Interesting..."

It was silent for a bit before Onceler spoke up. "You know scott..."

"mm?"

Onceler turns to him with a small smile on his face. "I'm glad you're here with me, I don't know what would have happened if... we never met..."

Hearing those words warmed Scott by his chest. "And I'm glad to be here with you.." Scott smirks. "We promise...?"

Hearing those words, Onceler rolls his eyes but still with that smirk on his face. "We stay together.."

They begin to recite together. "Side by side, no matter what.."

"We won't be one without the other."

"I'll be the egg to your bacon." Onceler nudged him.

"You'll be the sweet as i'll be your salty." Scott spoke.

"I'll reel you like a fish, so you won't flop on a dish."

"I'll hook you like a worm so you won't wriggle like a germ."

"We're 2 peas in a pod, day and night, left and right, salt and pepper.."

"PEANUTBUTTER AND JAM SANDWHICHES FOREVER!!" They both say in a cheer, their laughter echoing through the empty plains.

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-Their journey throughout the month.. was tiring to be an understatement-

Both men, plus Melvin having their own troubles on the journey throughout.

From the scorching hot dessert, where Onceler nearly got killed by a bed of venomous scorpions and a cobra, along with Scott ingesting the water of a cactus.

In the jungle where some things were stolen by monkeys, a near accident with a crocodile and with Melvin nearly eaten alive by a large snake.

In the freezing cold tundra, where all three huddled around a small fire, only to discover a polar bear was living nearby(???)

and scott somehow discovered a snake and was being chased by it.

(WHAT'S UP WITH THE SNAKES??!)

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Till eventually the fruits of their journey would be born.

Melvin kicks behind the seat where the 2 men lay, Onceler groans.

"I'm telling you melvin, we're gonna be there soon I'm sure-- Woah..!"

Through tired eyes, he was greeted a beautiful sight. a Forest of trees like no other, with striped bark to fluffy cotton-candy like tops, varying in shades of warm colors (and occasional purple).

They way the tufts look, it seemed softer than silk, and its smell! Fresh butterfly milk!

"Scott! Scott! SCOTT!" Onceler hits scott lightly.

Scott rubbed his sleepy eyes before he beholds the sight before him. Complete and utter awe of the colorful scenery.

"What is this place-?"

"It's our jackpot scott!" Onceler exclaims, jumping out of his seat and running ahead down the hill.

Melvin huffs, catching Scott's attention causing him to coo over at the mule. "Aww you poor boy, here have an apple for now, I'll make something good for you later, okay?"

Melvin grunts in approval, biting the apple out of scott's hands.

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Yeah that's the end of the thing lmao, this is mostly a small short thing before i sued the notebook for writing down lore for Trufulla Curse and Truffula Oven Pizzeria.

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[morbidsmenagerie]

Centruroides vittatus communal! You can see the differences between the male (lighter color, longer tail) and the two females. The lightness isn't sexual dimorphism, I got him from a different seller so it's probably a regional differences. Centruroides vittatus in the Big Bend area in Texas are extremely pale colored and show none of the characteristic striping, so they're commonly mistaken for Centruroides sculpturatus.

[kaylakat2]

Now that I've finally gotten around to finishing my saved for later projects, I would like to share my insect pinning magnum opus. A shadow box full of nearly every insect I've ever worked on!

(Close ups and image descriptions below the keep reading. Image description also includes all speculative ids that are present on the labels you can see in the photos, so if you're curious as to what something is check there!)

I started this when I was still super new at the hobby, so some specimens are better preserved than others, but it's nice to see my improvement with all of them together. It's also nice to see a sort of representation of all the insect life around me with them.

A lot of these are also in rough shape since I scavenge all of my specimens (usually dead or dying), or am given scavenged specimens, and very few of them were raised or captured for the purpose of pinning. I think this definitely adds to the fun of the hobby though, since each one has a pretty unique story about how it was found or acquired.

Most ID's are also still subject to change and some are still speculative, since I do all my own research for them and am definitely not perfect.

[Image ID: One wide shot image of a black board with various insects displayed on it, with small hand written labels next to, above, or below each specimen. 8 images follow as close ups of each group of specimens. The first displays a painted lady butterfly, scientific name cynthia, next to two tomato hornworm moths, scientific name Manduca quinquemaculata, with two june beetle, scientific name cotinis nitida, and ten striped june beetle, scientific name polyphylla decemlineata, underneath. The second displays a white lined sphinx moth, scientific name hyles lineata, next to a nevada buckmoth, scientific name hemileaca nevadensis, and a monarch butterfly, scientific name danaus plexippus. The third displays two clear winged grasshoppers, scientific name camnula pellucida. The fourth displays two california mantis, scientific name stagmomantis californica, one is displayed on its back, the other on its belly. The fifth and sixth display two views of two scorpions, both either yellow ground scorpions, scientific name Paravaejovis confusus, or arizona bark scorpions, scientific name centraroides sculpturatus. The seventh displays a common green darner dragonfly, scientific name anax junius, and a shed dragonfly nymph exoskeleton. The eighth displays the exoskeleton of a giant water bug, scientific name abedus indentatus, next to a digger bee, scientific name anthophora spp, with a yellow faced bumble bee, scientific name bombus vosnesenskii, next to the digger bee. Below these three specimen are two other bee specimen, a western carpenter bee, scientific name xylocopa californica, and a valley carpenter bee, scientific name xylocopa varipunctata, as well as a yellow legged mud dauber wasp, scientific name sceliphron caementarium. End ID]

[basedalcoholic]

bugs

You didn't specify so I'm talking about some arachnids Typopeltis crucifer: Typopeltis crucifer is commonly known as a whip scorpion or vinegaroons are not true scorpions and don't have stingers and instead use their pinchers to attack they also cannot bite and are an older species Centruroides vittatus: Centruroides vittatus also known as the striped bark scorpion or the texas common house scorpion is a smaller species of scorpion that as the name implies are a common household pest in texas and they have venom that although being a neurotoxin is harmless to humans only causing discomfort and some pain or itching (I have experience being stung by these btw) Phidippus audax: Phidippus audax is commonly known as a bold jumping spider are small jumping spiders with black bodies and white marking and interestingly enough iridescent fangs they are harmless and from experience make good pets they also have an excellent disposition being rather friendly and easily held they however do not live as long as other types of spider