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Terrified in Toledo
msg: 6

Tue, May 25, 2004, 1:27pm

Thank you to everyone who has responded. I know it sounds trivial, but it's something that bothers me and I was looking for advice, which is what message boards are often for. Maybe an FAQ section could be added so you don't receive this same question again next month? Just a thought. You really did make me think...I guess that some people might actually be afraid of tornados when I don't really think that much about them (except when the alarm is sounding!). I guess I should be grateful that I have some control over insects (exterminators, etc.) when a lot of people don't have control in regards to their fears (such as weather related fears). I desperately want to concentrate on the positives of Tucson and I guess that lies within me. Thanks again! Maybe I'll be on this forum a year from now calming the fears of someone else!

Ordnanceman
msg: 7

Tue, Sep 13, 2005, 7:35pm

I'm moving to the 'boonies' south of Marana this coming October from Baltimore. It's the 'desert'... it has desert critters... get used to it (or stay where you are).

new to arizona
msg: 8

Wed, Jul 5, 2006, 5:49pm

Toledo- I recently moved to Arizona

Arizona	(air-i'-ZON-u')
The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada.

from Elyria. Not far from Toledo. People tried scaring me with the scorpion/black widow stories. I've been here a year and haven't seen anything. I live outside of Phoenix in a newly developed area. I get my house treated every 2 months and haven't had a problem. We do have lizards that sun-bath on the block fencing. They will never bother you nor ever try to come into the house. One thing you can do is make sure you run water down all the drains of your new home. Maybe even pour some bleach down them. I found this sight by looking up Arizona

Arizona	(air-i'-ZON-u')
The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada.

spiders. I have a reddish-brown spider in my daughters bedroom. I killed it and didn't think nothing of it. Today there was another one in there. Its about the size of a quarter and fast. That one also met the end of the line. I'm thinking maybe she brought it back with her from Mexico. They went to the biology college down there and stayed outside all week. Maybe a couple stowed away in her luggage. (I hope only a couple). Anyways I really wouldn't worry about anything out here. I've asked neighbors if they get their houses treated and all said yes. They get it down every other month. Besides these couple of spiders, I've not had a problem.

Hectic
msg: 9

Tue, Jul 11, 2006, 4:10am

Well Toledo, i've lived in Arizona

Arizona	(air-i'-ZON-u')
The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada.

my full 20 year life. The only time i've ever seen a spider that might be considered 'big' was about the size of my hand... This was when i was about 12-14"I can't remember exactly", and even then all it took was a rock to send the thing to hell.
However this should be a relief to you; this was in Payson.. The only other spiders i have seen are your common household spiders. Not much bigger then the size of a sugar ant and virtully harmless. Even then i rarely see any spiders at all.. All i can say is get a cat, they make sure the beg bugs don't bite. Anyway i just wanted to say you'll be completely fine here in Arizona

Arizona	(air-i'-ZON-u')
The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada.

no user name
msg: 10

Wed, Jul 12, 2006, 2:12am

I'm looking at Bullhead City, anyone have any first hand knowledge of that area? I heard it's supposedly the black widow and scorpion capitol of Arizona

Arizona	(air-i'-ZON-u')
The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada.

? Any truth?

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