During the latter half of the Edo period (1603-1868), an elite organization established in Izushi, employed artisans from an Arita ware kiln and produced large quantities of white porcelain. Nowadays,four kilns are still active in Izushi, with traditions that have been transmitted over the centu...
Thankfully, the most common water snakes found in Michigan's lakes are all non-venomous. Venomous or not, I would freak out if I ever encountered a snake while swimming in one of Michigan's lakes...totally freak out. The only venomous snake species found in Michigan is the Eastern Massas...