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JinjoCollectService 02-17-2012 05:48 PM

Bird-eating spider
 
A thread from the lands of the garbage bin was started - it showed this picture:


I figured maybe it was photoshopped -it seems like everything these days are, but it's not.
There's also this picture, which puts the spotlight on another spider enjoying a helpless bird as its meal.
I did some research and it turns out this spider is the Golden Silk Orb Weaver and its poison is not deadly to humans unless you're allergic.
I just thought I'd carry this interesting topic over here. I never knew a spider that could eat birds, until now.

EDIT: Here's the wikipedia link for those interested: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_silk_orb-weaver

samurai7694 02-17-2012 05:49 PM

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interesting find o.o

UnkownMan 02-17-2012 05:52 PM

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**** spiders **** spiders **** SPIDERS **** SPIDERS

wildfireskunk 02-17-2012 05:54 PM

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Random thing to bring up... XD I love spiders, have had one as a pet before and my ex-girlfriend has 2. Was considering picking up a goliath bird eating spider that my local pet shop had a few months ago, but ended up with a snake instead. Not that I'd have given it any big birds like that...

Ziergdsx18 02-17-2012 05:55 PM

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Yeah, I was also intrigued by that picture so I went to search it up myself.

There is another angle on this article I read about it:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/ear...on-camera.html

Emithith 02-17-2012 05:58 PM

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You'll have to do more than that to impress MWOOOOOOOOO

Reincarnate 02-17-2012 06:20 PM

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Japanese spider crabs.

Google them.

You'll (definitely not) thank me for it.

Reincarnate 02-17-2012 06:22 PM

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Tarantula hawk.

justin_ator 02-17-2012 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Reincarnate (Post 3639808)
Japanese spider crabs.

Google them.

You'll (definitely not) thank me for it.



wait, not what was supposed to come up??????

hi19hi19 02-17-2012 06:27 PM

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Yep, nature.

Plenty of other amazing things out there too :)

.Gazelle. 02-17-2012 06:34 PM

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g****in **** ****ing hate spiders asdgbisrnhondeh

Coolboyrulez0 02-17-2012 06:38 PM

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.Gazelle. 02-17-2012 06:40 PM

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why ;_;

Crashfan3 02-17-2012 06:41 PM

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It's like a train wreck that I can't stop staring at.

Emithith 02-17-2012 06:45 PM

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Brazilian Wandering Spider, AKA Banana Spider
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_wandering_spider



Quote:

P. fera is widely considered the most venomous species of spider.[1][2] Its venom contains a potent neurotoxin, known as PhTx3, which acts as a broad-spectrum calcium channel blocker that inhibits glutamate release, calcium uptake and also glutamate uptake in neural synapses. At deadly concentrations, this neurotoxin causes loss of muscle control and breathing problems, resulting in paralysis and eventual asphyxiation. In addition, the venom causes intense pain and inflammation following a bite due to an excitatory effect the venom has on the serotonin 5-HT4 receptors of sensory nerves. This sensory nerve stimulation causes a release of neuropeptides such as substance P which triggers inflammation and pain.[5]

Aside from causing intense pain, the venom of the spider can also cause priapism in humans. Erections resulting from the bite are uncomfortable, can last for many hours and can lead to impotence. A component of the venom (Tx2-6) is being studied for use in erectile dysfunction treatments.[6]

The amount of P. nigriventer venom necessary to kill a 20 g mouse has been shown to be only 6 μg intravenously and 134 μg subcutaneously as compared to 110 μg and 200 μg respectively for Latrodectus mactans (Southern black widow). This ranks Phoneutria venom among the most deadly spider venoms to mice. Laboratory mice subjected to P. nigriventer venom experienced intense penile erections before succumbing to the toxin.[7]

Venom from wandering spider injected in human body can lead to death within 2-12 hours. The venom induces release of nitric oxide which acts as a dilating agent and arteries and veins are dilated, it is then followed by increased blood flow in penis and results in a long duration penal erection. Finally the victim dies by a heart stroke[8][9][10].

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hi19hi19 02-17-2012 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Emithith (Post 3639838)
Brazilian Wandering Spider, AKA Banana Spider

lol so it gives you a super-boner right before you die. Classy.

Emithith 02-17-2012 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hi19hi19 (Post 3639840)
lol so it gives you a super-boner right before you die. Classy.

if you survive you can't have children

THE ULTIMATE TEST FOR HUMANITY, HOW MANY TIMES CAN YOU FAP BEFORE YOU DIE?

Mau5 02-19-2012 09:15 AM

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Chills as i scroll down the thread.

yo man im awesome 02-19-2012 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Coolboyrulez0 (Post 3639827)

Cannot be unseen :|

darkshark 02-19-2012 10:33 AM

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I used to have a Theraphosa Blondi Goliath Birdeater back when I worked at an exotic pet shop. Spiders really shouldn't scare people as much as they do =/


dragonmegaXX 02-19-2012 10:49 AM

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just checked under my chair for spiders

rushyrulz 02-19-2012 12:22 PM

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I was eating grapes when I clicked on this thread.
I am no longer eating grapes.

I have GOT to stop clicking on this kind of shit.

sakura080789 02-19-2012 12:41 PM

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if i have see a spider that size im getting me a tennis racket and smashing it

rushyrulz 02-19-2012 12:49 PM

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if I see a spider that size I'm going to move back to north america.

Renevatia 02-19-2012 12:57 PM

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This is one of those threads that reminds me to get a flame thrower, which I kinda somewhat already do.
Why do I click this sht
Now I have to go check every single surface of my room, thanks me.

Xayphon 02-19-2012 01:07 PM

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What if spiders knew they scare the shit out of us

World domination

rushyrulz 02-19-2012 06:42 PM

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this movie was a hoot.

25thhour 02-19-2012 07:05 PM

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None of these are as bad as the spider that I found in my pubes.

xVaLoRx 02-19-2012 07:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 25thhour (Post 3641290)
None of these are as bad as the spider that I found in my pubes.

._.

care to explain?

Hazelle 02-19-2012 08:25 PM

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Ew no. No explaining ITT

_Zenith_ 02-19-2012 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rushyrulz (Post 3641278)
this movie was a hoot.

I remember watching this movie back in the OLD Days. It was more funny than scary. So if you are scared of spiders, Recommended movie right here. I like the find though, very interesting

hi19hi19 02-19-2012 10:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by darkshark (Post 3640925)
I used to have a Theraphosa Blondi Goliath Birdeater back when I worked at an exotic pet shop. Spiders really shouldn't scare people as much as they do =/


Cool pet. Never knew you worked at a pet shop!
I agree, spiders really aren't that bad.
But then again phobias are irrational things by their very nature, so you can only do so much to convince people.

wildfireskunk 02-19-2012 10:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by darkshark (Post 3640925)
I used to have a Theraphosa Blondi Goliath Birdeater back when I worked at an exotic pet shop. Spiders really shouldn't scare people as much as they do =/


Just gotta say, he's adorable. My local pet shop had one a while back, but I don't have the space to keep them. Plus my nan would freak the **** out.

I don't get why people are scared of them, they're so fluffy and cute. Ignore the poison :3

reuben_tate 02-19-2012 10:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Xayphon (Post 3640997)
What if spiders knew they scare the shit out of us

World domination

This thought sends chills up my spine @_@

hi19hi19 02-19-2012 10:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wildfireskunk (Post 3641479)
I don't get why people are scared of them, they're so fluffy and cute. Ignore the poison :3

Goliath Birdeater venom isn't even dangerous to humans... people say it hurts about as much as a yellowjacket sting and has the same sort of effects afterwards.

wildfireskunk 02-19-2012 10:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hi19hi19 (Post 3641488)
Goliath Birdeater venom isn't even dangerous to humans... people say it hurts about as much as a yellowjacket sting and has the same sort of effects afterwards.

Oh I mean spiders in general. Over here in the UK our native spiders are all about dangerous as flies, yet people still go crazy when they see a little housespider crawling around on their wall, or an orb spider hanging out and chilling in their garden.

Bluearrowll 02-19-2012 10:49 PM

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Hey guys look it's the Spider


yeah so what the Auto Show is tomorrow

darkshark 02-20-2012 02:50 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hi19hi19 (Post 3641461)
Cool pet. Never knew you worked at a pet shop!
I agree, spiders really aren't that bad.
But then again phobias are irrational things by their very nature, so you can only do so much to convince people.

Yeah it was my first job, called Pet'acular Exotics. Had some of the rarest animals on the planet there. Spiders don't even seem scary at all when you've been bitten by god damn every reptile ever. I had a Red Tegu latch onto the side of my hand for a half hour. Animals just aren't scary after working at a place like that rofl.

Mau5 02-20-2012 06:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluearrowll (Post 3641501)
Hey guys look it's the Spider


Ty <3

popsicle_3000 02-20-2012 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wildfireskunk (Post 3639787)
Random thing to bring up... XD I love spiders, have had one as a pet before and my ex-girlfriend has 2. Was considering picking up a goliath bird eating spider that my local pet shop had a few months ago, but ended up with a snake instead. Not that I'd have given it any big birds like that...

i also have a snake! (back in canada anyways) It's name is bruce

wildfireskunk 02-20-2012 08:39 AM

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i also have a snake! (back in canada anyways) It's name is bruce

What a cutie! Bruce, say hi to Salieri.

Reincarnate 02-20-2012 09:17 AM

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LMFAO that is a brilliant name for a snake

_Zenith_ 02-20-2012 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wildfireskunk (Post 3641679)
What a cutie! Bruce, say hi to Salieri.

Nice Gaming Setup O-o

who_cares973 02-20-2012 01:03 PM

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ninjaKIWI 02-20-2012 01:26 PM

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keyywiii 2:21 pm
WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND
WOULD PUT A HOUSE CENTIPEDE
ON THEIR HAND
???????

drtrantastic 2:21 pm
me
id do it

keyywiii 2:21 pm
no
you're a bad person

drtrantastic 2:22 pm
haha
that picture was actually a lot smaller
but
i thought why not
make it huge

keyywiii 2:23 pm
they're pretty cool looking but
IRL gross

drtrantastic 2:23 pm
i bet
it would probably feel hella weird to hold too
all those legs
doing their leggy things

popsicle_3000 02-20-2012 01:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wildfireskunk (Post 3641679)
What a cutie! Bruce, say hi to Salieri.

nice! yours is the albino version?

wildfireskunk 02-20-2012 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by popsicle_3000 (Post 3641796)
nice! yours is the albino version?

Yup, he's missing all of his brown pigment and has bright red eyes ^^ I couldn't say no to picking him up as he was only about a month old at the time. He'll be 3 this year :)

popsicle_3000 02-21-2012 12:28 AM

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mine is probably 4 atm. i got him may 2008, and he was a few months old by then. such a cool pet to have!


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