It's the case with many predatory birds and snakes here in the Americas, too. In fact, the flag of Mexico is an image of a hawk perched on a cactus, carrying a rattlesnake in its beak. The image was supposedly inspired by a real scene witnessed by the founder of Mexico's capital city.

As a side note, my username actually comes from a type of insect endemic to my locality.

Yes, we are a western-asian couple as well! I always appreciate connecting with other couples who share the same sort of intercultural experience. However, in our case, we are now living in a western society rather than an eastern society. Our future children may be influenced differently by this difference in environment.