From sharks to armadillos to giant cockroaches, Florida has some strange wildlife. Podcast host John Torres give you a little insight on what to expect from the first podcast from the USA TODAY Network Florida.

Are you ready for Wild Florida?

Where to start talking about Florida wildlife? Well, what about sharks and gators?

Things that can take your arm off

Not native to Florida, the gentle armadillo has adapted well and has a reputation for destroying yards, jumping high in the air and loud screams?

Armadillo scream

Florida is home to many species of snakes, including the rattling, venomous kind.

Not in my house!

The annual migration of land crabs can sometimes wreak havoc on roads, in yards, and on your car’s tires.

Invasion of the crabs

Florida’s climate is the perfect environment for some scary-looking bugs.

Was that a flying roach?

The Fort Pierce Peacocks are not only stunning and stunningly loud, but they’ve been known to literally stop traffic.

Proud as a what?

What goes in to getting baby otters ready for the wild? How about teaching them to eat crabs without getting pinched.

Saving Florida's critters

Parts of Florida’s west coast has become overrun with the gentle, beautiful iguana, a lizard that will try just about anything to eat.

Is that lizard eating a doughnut?

There's more to Florida than beautiful beaches and theme parks. There's a beautiful, crazy and sometimes scary wild side to what lurks in the thick palmetto bushes, prowls deep in the wetlands or swims under the crashing waves.

Wild Florida

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