Buzz·Posted on Jul 31, 201432 Things You Only See In ArizonaThis is the true story of what happens when you live in a cactus state.by Yezmin VillarrealBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Very unfortunate cacti-related accidents. View this photo on Instagram 2. These people who need no cooler when they have a river full of dirty water. View this photo on Instagram 3. 100 degree weather at 2 a.m. in the morning. View this photo on Instagram 4. This sign that just wants to maintain order in the world. View this photo on Instagram 5. Crayons that melt into the ground if you leave them out too long. View this photo on Instagram 6. A Kokopelli doll hanging out with the Starbucks sign. View this photo on Instagram 7. This phenomenon, which is apparently so common that they had to make a sign for it. View this photo on Instagram 8. The most annoying visitor NO ONE invited to the garage: rattlesnakes. View this photo on Instagram 9. People who keep trying to make this cacti mascot happen. View this photo on Instagram 10. Camels taking a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood. View this photo on Instagram 11. Cactus mailbox... because ARIZONA. View this photo on Instagram 12. This dude who just can't be separated from his cactus. View this photo on Instagram 13. This candy that has CACTUS in it... Well, not real cactus. View this photo on Instagram 14. Scorpions in the toilet. View this photo on Instagram 15. Scorpions in your candy. View this photo on Instagram 16. Aaand THIS terribly tragic, but necessary place in the local store aisle. View this photo on Instagram 17. Actual TUMBLEWEED. This is not a sterotype. This is real. View this photo on Instagram 18. This scene that looks like it was taken from a blockbuster drama, but really it's just haboob season. View this photo on Instagram 19. Towels around the handles of doors because metal and hundred degree heat = burn your hands. View this photo on Instagram 20. This donkey crossing. KT @katiervin "@pamervin0425: @katiervin donkey crossing!! Lmao!! # onlyinphoenix " lol no way 11:41 PM - 29 Apr 2014 Reply Retweet Favorite 21. Friendly neighborhood strangers who try to relieve dehydration, but end up making everyone feel creeped out. View this photo on Instagram 22. Cactus in the produce section. View this photo on Instagram 23. Phoenix Suns-branded hot dogs because the best hot dogs are the ones endorsed by NBA teams. View this photo on Instagram 24. Socially conscious vanity plates. View this photo on Instagram 25. Fast food places that blend in with Southwestern architecture and turquoise colors. View this photo on Instagram 26. People who leave their house in a rush, so they cook their breakfast in the car. View this photo on Instagram 27. Fast food joints that have A.C. units sitting at a table normally reserved for guests. View this photo on Instagram 28. Bags of ice being sold everywhere. View this photo on Instagram 29. This company that RENTS rain because it never actually NATURALLY rains in AZ. View this photo on Instagram 30. Sunscreen hoses. View this photo on Instagram 31. This call for "diggers" out in the remote mines of the desert. View this photo on Instagram 32. This "NORMAL" weather report. GUYS, THIS IS "NORMAL," OK? View this photo on Instagram