Scary Fireworm Now Invading Texas Coast Is "Worst Nightmares"

One of the things we love most about Texas beaches is that the seasons may be getting late in the year, but we are fortunate to be able to continue to enjoy our coastline well after the new school year begins, and often during all of the fall and winter holidays too like Christmas and New Year's Eve.

My family loves visiting the beach no matter the time of year because you can always forage for shells and other fauna on the cooler days, and still enjoy the setting, breeze, and sounds that make the coastline so wonderful. You can also play and build sandcastles no matter the time of year.

Obviously we all know to look out for sharks when wading through the waters along the gulf, and neither my wife Lindsay or myself will let the kids swim without one of us being with them. However, something as simple as leisurely strolling along the water's edge should be a task you probably never give a second thought, right?

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This Is The Poisonous Fireworm Now Invading Texas

Texas A&M researcher Jace Tunnel reminds us that something so incredibly small, can actually be the biggest source for concern when we step onto the beaches of Texas. Fireworms come in different shapes and sizes and some look not much different than a woolly worm, but their fine hairs are actually poisonous, and can stick into your flesh easily like a cactus needle.

Here are the 10 Most Snake Infested Lakes in Texas

Given that the Lone Star State has the largest number of snakes than any other U.S. state, it's good to be aware while enjoying our Texas lakes.

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Helpful Slithering: Which Snakes Could Help or Harm in Texas?

Not all snakes are bad. Some Texas snakes actually do a lot to help humans out, even if we don't always see or appreciate it. Then again, some snakes can do a lot of harm. Here's a quick rundown.

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