PHOTOS: Insects, animals that call Southern Nevada home

With temperatures rising around the Las Vegas valley, critters are searching for cooler environments to beat the heat and places to obtain easy meals.

Do you know their favorite location?

Your yard, your vehicle, and of course your home.

Here are a few insects and animals that are known to call Southern Nevada home.

PHOTOS: Insects, animals that call Southern Nevada home

CAMEL SPIDERSPhoto by: bareego-flickr

PHOTOS: Insects, animals that call Southern Nevada home

BLACK WIDOW SPIDERSPhoto by: queerdood-flickr

PHOTOS: Insects, animals that call Southern Nevada home

DESERT RECLUSE SPIDERSPhoto by: Marshal Hedin-Flickr

PHOTOS: Insects, animals that call Southern Nevada home

SCOPRIONSPhoto by: Judy Gallagher-Flickr

PHOTOS: Insects, animals that call Southern Nevada home

CRICKETSPhoto by: Pavan-flickr

PHOTOS: Insects, animals that call Southern Nevada home

SILVERFISHPhoto by: victor sassen-flickr

PHOTOS: Insects, animals that call Southern Nevada home

APACHE CICADASPhoto by: charlock-flickr

PHOTOS: Insects, animals that call Southern Nevada home

FIRE ANTSPhoto by: marufish-flickr

PHOTOS: Insects, animals that call Southern Nevada home

ARGENTINE ANTSPhoto by: Judy Gallagher-Flickr