The Day I Found a Katydid in My Kitchen

I saw a very large brown mystery bug in my kitchen, and it turned out to be a katydid! Specifically, a Brown Conehead Katydid. Apparently, these are nocturnal creatures, so seeing one in the middle of the day, inside my house was out of the ordinary. I didn't recognize it right away because it was … Continue reading The Day I Found a Katydid in My Kitchen

Let’s Go Lizard Hunting

Lizard hunting is a childhood rite of passage for Florida kids. You either learn to catch the lizards, or you get chased by somebody who's caught one. We most often find Anole lizards and skinks, and one time we found a glass lizard, which is a really big lizard that looks like a snake! Hunting … Continue reading Let’s Go Lizard Hunting