7 Scary Idaho Animals That Might Not Kill You And 1 That Will

Living in the Treasure Valley, you are likely to encounter some wildlife. Even if it's just a squirrel in your backyard, plenty of animals interact with us daily. Most of the time, our encounters go without consequence. We admire them and move on. We know that some animals are more dangerous than others. Still, we do what we can to avoid them or take precautions just in case we come across one of these dangerous creatures. Because of this, those animals rarely kill humans. Another animal actually causes the most deaths to humans in Idaho. It doesn't have a reputation for aggression or anger. In fact, it's not even a meat-eater. The animal that causes the most deaths in Idaho will surprise you until you think about it.

All of the following animals can kill you, but statistically, you're probably fine.

7 Scary Idaho Animals That Might Not Kill You, And 1 That Will

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Beware Of Potentially Deadly Bites From These 5 Idaho Creatures

While a bite from one of these animals isn't a certain death sentence, their bites can make you rather uncomfortable. If not treated correctly, they could indeed be fatal.

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These Hungry Spiders Are Invading Idaho & Need to Be Stopped

This crazy Idaho weather is forcing these terrifying spiders into our homes. Can they be stopped?!

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Snakes in Idaho, What's Venomous & What's Harmless

We love Idaho and love the great outdoors that the gem state has to offer. Inevitably however, if you are outdoors enough, you will encounter a snake two. While many will run away from anything that slithers, it is helpful to know which snakes are common in Idaho and which ones are dangerous in Idaho.

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