BITTEN by a Tarantula!
Brave Wilderness・2 minutes read
Mark Vins searches for Arizona's largest tarantula, getting intentionally bitten by the desert blonde tarantula and comparing bites with a larger female to prove they are not aggressive. Despite a burning sensation from the female tarantula's bite, Mark concludes that these spiders are not to be feared and advocates for their release back into the desert.
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- Mark Vins conducts experiments to compare the biting behavior of male and female tarantulas, highlighting differences in aggression levels and potential risks associated with handling them.
- The text emphasizes that despite their intimidating appearance, Arizona's largest tarantulas are generally docile and pose minimal threat to humans, promoting a message of coexistence and advocating for the safe release of these creatures back into their natural habitat.
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Recent questions
What is Mark Vins' mission in the Sonoran Desert?
Find Arizona's largest tarantula and get bitten.
How does Mark Vins catch the tarantulas in the Sonoran Desert?
Uses a snake hook.
What tools does Mark Vins use for safety during the bite test?
Tweezers and an EpiPen.
How does Mark Vins describe the behavior of the male and female tarantulas?
Female is docile, male is aggressive.
What conclusion does Mark Vins draw about Arizona's largest spiders?
Not to be feared as they rarely bite.
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Summary
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Arizona's Largest Tarantulas: Fearless and Fascinating
- Mark Vins is on a mission to find Arizona's largest tarantula and intentionally get bitten by it for a test.
- He searches the Sonoran Desert after dark, using a headlamp as his main tool.
- Mark uses a snake hook to catch tarantulas and encounters a rattlesnake and a scorpion during his search.
- He successfully catches a male desert blonde tarantula for the bite test.
- Mark unexpectedly finds a larger female tarantula, leading to a comparison bite test between the two.
- The female tarantula is docile, while the male is more aggressive.
- Mark uses tweezers and an EpiPen for safety during the bite test.
- The female tarantula bites Mark, causing a burning sensation and muscle cramps.
- The male tarantula is more aggressive but does not bite Mark, showing no intent to harm.
- Mark concludes that despite their size and appearance, Arizona's largest spiders are not to be feared as they rarely bite.
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"Release Spiders for Desert Harmony"
- The text conveys a message of reassurance and suggests releasing spiders back into the desert.
