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Arizona Question! Any Input!?
Question : Arizona Question! Any Input!?
My sister and I are planning a move to arizona. It seems like such a beautiful place to live, and the homes we found online were so amazing and so much cheaper than the midwest. I have a few questions. Please answer anything you can.
1. The weather, is it beneficial to those with allergies and asthma? When its 110 degrees does it feel like it or is there a lack of humidity?
2. The people- Ive heard mixed responses to this. We are looking at queen creek,gilbert,peoria,etc. We were told to stay far away from phoenix. Are the people friendly? Are they the type to pass by and say hello?
3. MOST IMPORTANT!!! Okay so we found homes that are close together, and homes that offer a great sized backyard and/or land and i’ve read that there are tons of scorpions,snakes,coyote,mountain lions,bears etc. How common is it to encounter this in your neighborhood? I have two tiny dogs, so will I be able to let them outside at night? Do coyotes just walk in your yard? Will I wake up to scorpions in my house! HAHA!
And one more thing, my main concern is about my dogs…will i have to do a full inspection of my yard before i let them out?
I cant thank you enough for any and all responses. If you have any other random input or information for an arizona new comer, please share. Thankyou!
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Best answer:
Answer by blackmask
its not humid, its just dry heat it will definitely feel like 110.
phoenix is just like every other big cities, not so friendly depending on the area you live in phoenix. its a great place if you are planning to go out and have fun. bar, club, eating out etc.
haha you will not wake up with scorpions in your house but i have had snakes in my house before but it wasnt a problem for me. i live in phoenix so coyotes, mountains lions etc stay away in my area.
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#2 written by Drifter 1 year ago
Where are you moving from? I am going to move there at some point as well, though I am torn between Phoenix and Tucson… I don’t have any first hand experience regarding Arizona, but I do have asthma (very severe) and has always acted up when I used to live on the east coast (Massachusetts, South Carolina, Maine) and my doctors have always told me Arizona would be the best place for my allergies and asthma. As for the heat, I am in Utah right now… And it is also not humid, and it does get very hot but you don’t stick as much as you do in humid areas which is great. I can deal with heat, just not the humidity… Being able to taste and feel the thickness and humidity of the air is terrible. Good luck!!!
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#3 written by pepper 1 year ago
1. We have allergies. People moving from the East loved it here so much they brought their beautiful trees and plants that others are allergic to.
2. People are people and you will find all kinds everywhere. To tell you to stay away from Phoenix is laughable. I find the people here very friendly and treat you pretty much like you treat them.
3. Queen Creek is a great place to go house hunting in today’s buyer’s market. It’s very desirable out there due not only to the prices but the beautiful mountain scenery.
4. If you live near a mountain or out in the desert you will probably have coyotes nearby. Bears and mountain lions would not be a problem in this part of the state but would be up in northern Arizona.
If you live near a mountain, on land where they use to have citrus groves then you’d stand a good chance to have scorpions. Ask your neighbors, if they have them, then you have a good chance! If you watch your dogs while they are outside, then you’ll know if they are bit. Good luck!You will learn to drink lots of water, wear sunscreen every day, wear a hat in direct sun if you’ll be out for a long period of time, and that natural fiber clothing is coolest in our heat.
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#4 written by Sali 1 year ago
I have lots of experience here….
It gets hotter than 110 degrees… especially with the asphalt in the inner cities.
The Valley of the Sun in Phoenix can create a temperature inversion and trap in lots of pollution and dust particles, it can also increase the humidity. There is not just one weather system in Arizona.
There is a divide in the middle of Arizona which is a plateau/mesa Mogollon Rim and above that is high desert where you are likely to get snow occasionally, but maybe not much.
There are little critters almost every where… maybe less in the city… but they are there.
As human population encroaches upon the wild lands there can be more and more incidences of animals that could attack your dogs. The more wild outside and around your property the more chance you could encounter it. It’s just common sense.
There are more things than just coyotes and scorpions…. gila monsters, black widow spiders (you’ll see more of these I think than scorpions and they can be fatal)…. etc.
Do more research and take a trip there and travel around a bit before making up your mind and putting all your eggs in one basket. There is a lot to appreciate about Arizona state. Go find the Arizona that appeals most to you…. give it a few weeks, get a rental car and hit the road. Talk with folks and stretch your legs. - Comment Feed for this Post
I have really bad allergies in the spring and I have lived in (Peoria, Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff) Arizona all my life. When everything blooms I go off, so I don’t know why people say the dry weather = no allergies.
There is a definite lack of humidity in the Phoenix area.
I lived in Peoria, the majority of my life and people wave but now that I have lived in Flagstaff, they are much friendlier up here. The smaller the town the friendlier, I actually live in Mormon Lake which is a tiny town 30 minutes from Flagstaff and we know everyone in our town. Our neighbors share fresh eggs with us, etc.
Where I lived in Peoria, we have had scorpions, 1 rattlesnake, a bobcat, and some coyotes. Because your dogs are small, you need to keep an eye on them. Scorpions are easily dealt with but rattlesnakes you have to call someone out. Bobcats and coyotes will and have killed and eaten small dogs. (The ones we have seen have run off, human presence scares them.) You just have to be attentive. Also be aware of the heat. Your dogs need several bowls of water and shouldn’t be left outside during the hottest parts of the day. They can and will die if not attended to. Make sure your animals are disciplined and listen to you. We stayed out of conflict with the bobcat because our dogs listened to us, came back inside and did not try to investigate the animal. Also there is a leash law in AZ.
Also as a pool man’s daughter, if you get a pool, please make sure you look before you empty the skimmer, on the job we have encountered live rattlesnakes, general snakes, tarantulas and all kinds of critters alive and dead. By the way tarantulas are actually the least aggressive of many spiders so they won’t attack you but could bite if you disturb them or try to grab them. Generally they try to avoid you. My dad has seen a mountain lion in a pool on the job, but they really don’t like people and it ran off. As long as you haven’t accidentally cornered them, you should be fine. You see more wildlife with pools because they come for the water.
You might need to inspect your yard if you have thick areas of plants. Avoid having piles of junk or wood where snakes like to hide to keep cool. Scorpions can be hard to see, I have never had a dog be stung by one but as long as you can get to a vet, it should be a minor experience. Unless you have allergies, scorpions stings can be minor (though they require professional treatment).
Be aware though that Africanized bees do live in AZ and they can kill a dog. They are an aggressive hybrid of European and African bees and when disturbed they will all attack. If you notice bees hives near or in your yard they need to be removed. (though they may not be Africanized bees)
Our German Shepherds have severe allergies to the weeds that grow in our yard we are very proactive about keeping them up.
Just remember that is is very warm in Arizona, you need to be aware that you need water on you at all times, including your car should it break down. Pay the money to have your AC checked out each winter because if it breaks down you’ll be in a long line to get it fixed. Don’t try to go through a wash in monsoon season when its flooded…your car will not make it. Get a vet close by and talk to them about what to do should your pet get bit or stung.
As for the wildlife just be smart, keep your ears and eyes open, when hiking it is best to make some noise, whistle, sing, talk…the wildlife want to avoid you. Watch where you step and put your hands ( I almost put my hand on a scorpion while reaching for the garage door opener without looking).
And Welcome to AZ, you’ll really love it…if you like the heat.