super gross There are tons of super gross things in the world These things can make you feel disgust But did you know this feeling can keep you safe It stops you from touching or eating things that might be harmful Disgusting things can still be fun to think about That’s why many people are fascinated by gross things And creepy-crawly critters can be especially gross 4
Creepy-Crawly Critters Creepy-crawly critters come in all forms Some like spiders and centipedes have many legs Others like worms and snakes have no legs These creepy critters scurry and slither all around us They can be pretty gross But they are very important creatures 5
critters about All Creepy-crawly Creepy-crawly animals may seem disgusting but they are important parts of their ecosystems Spiders Most spiders eat insects They help keep insect populations from getting too high They also eat insects that carry diseases that can make humans sick 6
Snakes Most snakes eat insects and other small animals But the biggest snakes can eat larger animals including jaguars Snakes help control prey populations in their ecosystems Maggots Maggots are the wormlike larvae of flies and other insects Maggots eat dead plant and animal matter Some hospitals even use maggots to remove dead matter from human wounds This prevents infection 7
