Answer:
A blackbird similar to, but much bigger than a crow
The homes of tiny creatures that collect in corners if you aren't vigilant about dusting.
Known as a great deceiver, It is evil's incarnation, Once used for veneration, The root of all procreation. All you can do is shiver, When it begins to slither.
Tall when seated, short when standing.
What has four paws nine lives And are lazy
Almost everyone needs it, asks for it, gives it. But almost nobody takes it.