View a full list of all arachnid species found at Coal Creak and their descriptions, organized alphabetically.
The yellow garden spider is a common species that frequently captures the attention of gardeners due to their zig-zag web, striking black and white (or yellow) pattern, and relatively large size. Although their appearance may cause alarm, this species is relatively harmless and will generally flee rather than attack when disturbed.
The Southern Devil Scorpion is one of the few native scorpions found on the southeastern part of the United States. Most people associate scorpions with arid, desert climates, but this species has long been a resident in the more humid South. The natural prey of the Southern Devil Scorpion consists of spiders and other large…