For the most part, I really enjoy spotting insects and arachnids in Texas , as we have an incredibly biodiverse state. And out of the likely millions of species that exist here, very few are at all harmful.

Which Critters Are Dangerous In Texas?

As terrible of a rap as insects and arachnids get, they are pretty far down the list of most dangerous animals here in Texas. Alligators, feral hogs, and mountain lions pose a bigger (literally and figuratively) threat.

In fact, the most dangerous animal in Texas is actually... deer. I know they look adorable and seem harmless, but the number of deadly automobile accidents they cause makes them the biggest animal menace we face as Texans.

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