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AWESOME Phoneutria spp. pictures; it really shows this species in a much different light than I previously held them in.
AWESOME review of the venom of the species mentioned. It really makes you think about things; how possibly media, society, and general knowledge can change one's aspects on something many fear in such a tremendous way that we never truly take into account that our ideologies may be inaccurate and not take into account what the factual evidence show us.
I have changed my mind in many regards after reading that information and a few studies of my own. It really puts other bites into consideration as well; such as Poecilotheria spp., Pterinochilus spp., and other tarantulas that people say are more venomous. It is not so much of a danger factor for the most part, but instead an instilled fear and very uncomfortable situation that makes one translate into some 'danger' factor when dealing with them.
It is unfortunate that anyone can be misled into firmly believing something; without looking at the information for one's self and coming up with a firm conclusion based upon what medical evidence shows us-- it only further illustrates the hostilities that fear and misinformation can instill about something such as this.
My thoughts on the matter are changed in many ways; but still I am not going to go out and buy any of said species anytime soon. For some who have the time, knowledge, and respect necessary to keep this species; they should feel obligated to post such amazing photos for all of us to drool over.
Cheers,
Nate
AWESOME review of the venom of the species mentioned. It really makes you think about things; how possibly media, society, and general knowledge can change one's aspects on something many fear in such a tremendous way that we never truly take into account that our ideologies may be inaccurate and not take into account what the factual evidence show us.
I have changed my mind in many regards after reading that information and a few studies of my own. It really puts other bites into consideration as well; such as Poecilotheria spp., Pterinochilus spp., and other tarantulas that people say are more venomous. It is not so much of a danger factor for the most part, but instead an instilled fear and very uncomfortable situation that makes one translate into some 'danger' factor when dealing with them.
It is unfortunate that anyone can be misled into firmly believing something; without looking at the information for one's self and coming up with a firm conclusion based upon what medical evidence shows us-- it only further illustrates the hostilities that fear and misinformation can instill about something such as this.
My thoughts on the matter are changed in many ways; but still I am not going to go out and buy any of said species anytime soon. For some who have the time, knowledge, and respect necessary to keep this species; they should feel obligated to post such amazing photos for all of us to drool over.
Cheers,
Nate
