[NMNeil]

Yesterday it was 91F (33C) with 65MPH winds.
New Mexico is in the worst drought in 1,200 years with the the mighty Rio Grande now being more like the Rio Puddle. They just issued the annual 'be on the lookout for rattlesnakes' warning, and it's mating season for the skunks along with the scorpions waking up as well, so we're seriously thinking of moving.🤔



Just rambling as my chemical kickstarter (coffee) starts to work

[Mark07]

Wow, that's a startling picture.

Over the past few days, it has finally felt like we've entered Spring, but I'd still happily take your 33C, for a few weeks at least.

[Rolebama]

I don't usually think about wildlife problems. Realistically, the only time I do is when I have to avoid a deer or fox on the road. The most serious complaint about a problem was when I was stopped walking by some new neighbours who wanted to know who to complain to about bird noise. I don't honestly know I would cope with skunks, rattlers and scorpions as neighbours.

[NMNeil]

Mating season for the skunks is quickly followed by the pregnant female looking for a safe place to have her kits. And they are very protective so if she nests under your house you won't have long before there are lots of baby skunks running in your yard.
We have diamondback rattlesnakes on our property but I've never ever seen one, and the only reason I know they are there is their molt skins will be everywhere.
Scorpions are literally a pain and I pick up a few stings every year, but contrary to the movies the sting leaves a red mark and itches for about an hour and that's it.
The worse sting/bite I ever got was when a brown recluse spider fell down the back of my shirt and literally nearly killed me.
https://www.poison.org/articles/brow...e-spider-bites

[Rolebama]

Evil murderous spiders as well! Leave me to my deer and foxes.