Texas is home to a variety of fascinating wildlife, including some not-so-friendly creepy critters. Whether you're a resident or planning a visit, it's important to be aware of the creatures that might give you a "WOAH, that's big!" or "What is that?!"

In this quick guide, we'll touch on Texas' creepy critters and highlight the regions where they are commonly found and also pepper in some personal anecdotes, from the time I held a copperhead to when a scorpion stung me amid actively excreting a human from my body. 

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