Steve Irwin certainly gave the world a sterling example of that one and you'd be very hard pressed to find a more cautious capable animal handler. Just check his videos that show the behind the scenes safety precautions they took.
Oh that's right.
Definitely the most dangerous. The Brazilian wandering spider I know is the most venomous spider in the world
Actually, in LD50 (lethal dose), I believe Atrax are more venomous than Phoneutria, but antivenin has prevented death well. Phoneutria tend to dry bite more often or regulate venom input so I've heard.
1.0 especially, they are stronger than 0.1
Yup, time for a old school Kalahari expedition... let's find the hidden city this time (and S.hahni, of course)
Most definitely! And make a turn at the Skeleton Coast just for good measure.Yup, time for a old school Kalahari expedition... let's find the hidden city this time (and S.hahni, of course)
I would think that any animal whether it is an arachnid or reptile with medically important venom should only be sold to persons over the age of 18 and have them sign an indemnity form before taking ownership. But with so many private sales it will be impossible to govern I guess.
Damn man, such a great expedition that one could been. I can imagine a Black, old like hell African man, dressed like a car mechanic, a former shaman of some ancient tribe, living among what remains of those ships... after he see us (with potent Jeeps and weapons for self defence, you never know) he have a vision about an army of flies, a jackal, and then start to scream: "Omuuuulù!
I agree with a lot of what you said, but I do not agree with this statement. The last thing we need is nosey neighbors (or the neighbors that hate us) finding out about what we have and using it in neighbor wars and jeopardizing our entire hobby. It is sad, but we are not a society of "love thy neighbor" we are a society of "fear thy neighbor."
Sounds like you just aren't handling your neighbors correctly. A lot of people are in that same boat. If you present the appropriate demeanor towards your neighbors, unhinged semi psychotic maniac with a penchant for sudden explosions at 06:01 for example, and the neighbor in question then becomes informed you are trying to cross breed rabid pitbulls with king cobras, said neighbor should only mutter under his or her breath, 'that's the least of my worries'.
If you saw what I had to work with in terms of Neighbors you would understand my point on that regard. I would write you a check for $1,000 if you were ever able to successfully get them to see reason. This part of the country is well known for being uptight and ridiculous. Must be the New York City mentality that spills over.
Shweety, if you saw what I dealt with as a cop and paramedic you might just go genuflect on your neighbors lawn and sing their praises to the skies: "No sir. Hitting your wife with an -empty- beer can is still considered assault."