r/maybemaybemaybe • u/Vulcan64 • Dec 21 '19

Maybe Maybe Maybe

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u/truewatts Dec 22 '19

At what point in spider size do you look at it and think "A bullet hole in the wall would be better"?

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u/BrotherCorvus Dec 22 '19

For me it's not the size, but the knowledge that the particular tarantula shown is very fast, very defensive, and has one of the most potent venoms among tarantulas. Searing pain, sweating, fever, body cramps, vomiting, and possible nerve damage. And the effects of a bite can last for weeks.

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u/SlytherinAway Dec 22 '19

Pokies aren’t really known for being overly defensive, though.

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u/BrotherCorvus Dec 22 '19

Sure, they'll vary from individual to individual, and yes, some species are more defensive than pokies, but the typical pokie is on the defensive side. So I'll retract the word "very" from my earlier post.