You won't believe this creepy find: there's a hole out there that's hiding something straight out of your worst nightmare—a deadly spider! Yup, you heard that right. This sneaky critter lurks in the depths of this hole, just waiting to give unsuspecting passersby the fright of their lives. Trust me, you definitely don't wanna stumble upon this eight-legged terror. It's like something out of a horror movie, but real life just got a whole lot scarier! Keep your distance, folks, and steer clear of that hole if you know what's good for you. #brightside
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00:00A word of warning, when you're in Australia, never stick your finger into these holes.
00:05It might be home to burrowing spiders.
00:08Some species have a bite powerful enough to pierce nails.
00:12It feels similar to a hammer on your finger because of the venom.
00:15So always give your boots and outdoor clothes a quick check to be safe.
00:20Animals sometimes make homes or look for food in them, especially bandicoots.
00:25Silk-lined burrows and shady spots might belong to funnel-web spiders.
00:30The silk works as a trip line to alert the spider inside about what's happening outside.
00:35Look for shiny dark brown to black spiders with finger-like spinnerets at the end of
00:40their abdomen.
00:41Then, you'll find them.
00:43Males have a hefty mating spur sticking out of the middle of their second pair of legs.
00:48When these spiders feel threatened, they make aggressive moves, rearing up and showing off
00:52their startling fangs.
00:54These spiders, which belong to the Erinita order, are known for their funnel-shaped webs
00:59that widen at the entrance.
01:01They patiently wait in the narrow funnel for prey to touch the web, then swiftly capture
01:06it.
01:07In Australia, large brown spiders frighten people due to their venomous bites.
01:11They are infamous for causing people to lose their lives in southern and eastern Australia,
01:17particularly in the Sydney area since the 1920s.
01:21Quick access to the antidote after a bite is crucial in preventing severe consequences.
01:28The next spider is one of the world's most dangerous venomous spiders.
01:31Phonutria nigrivitur is a spider living in South America.
01:36People often call it the Brazilian wandering spider.
01:38You see, in Brazil, 4,000 people get bitten by this critter each year.
01:43The bites can cause serious issues, such as hypertension, blurred vision, sweating, and
01:48vomiting.
01:49You wouldn't want to meet with this creature as you can also face way more severe consequences
01:53than blurred vision.
01:55In some situations, its kiss can take a life.
01:59Apart from messing with humans, this spider has a diverse menu, including crickets, katydids,
02:05and even larger options like tree frogs, lizards, and bats.
02:09Operating under the cover of darkness, these creatures are the most active during the night.
02:14They ambush their prey instead of relying on webs.
02:17In the daytime, they seek refuge beneath logs or in narrow crevices.
02:22They love to be around banana trees, but can be found in urban areas and inside homes too.
02:28If you spot them one day, be prepared.
02:31This creature's body is covered with thick brown hair and is not that small.
02:36In 2013, a London family had to leave their home due to an infestation of Brazilian wandering
02:43spiders.
02:44Trouble began when an egg sac, hidden in a bunch of bananas, made its way to their local
02:49grocery store.
02:50No one noticed.
02:51When the family bought the bananas, the egg sac broke open.
02:55Potentially lethal spiders spread around the house.
02:59Over 2,500 people visit poison control centers annually in the US.
03:04Black widows are spiders with the signature hourglass mark on their bellies.
03:08Well, let's talk about their bite.
03:11These creatures have a bad reputation because their venom is supposedly 15 times stronger
03:16than what rattlesnakes pack.
03:18When they bite humans, the bite causes muscle aches and nausea.
03:22The venom can even mess with breathing by paralyzing the diaphragm.
03:26Despite these cases, most people who get bitten don't end up with serious issues unless
03:31they're elderly or very young.
03:34These sneaky creatures don't pick just one spot to hang out.
03:38You can find them in woodpiles, burrows, or among plants that act as scaffolding for their
03:43webs.
03:44Black widows are especially dangerous for other insects and their mates.
03:48After a not-so-romantic mating dance, ladies sometimes go all Hannibal Lecter on their
03:53mates.
03:55These spiders are architects too, spinning massive webs where females stash a cocoon
04:00loaded with hundreds of eggs.
04:02Baby spiders move out once they hatch, but the web stays put.
04:06Those webs are also traps.
04:08Different kinds of prey later join the black widow's spooky snack collection.
04:15Yellow sac spiders range in size from approximately 0.12 to 0.6 inches and construct silken tubes
04:22under stones, in leaves, or in grass.
04:26They're found across the United States and southward toward Mexico and South America.
04:30They are venomous to humans and, unfortunately, are commonly spotted indoors.
04:36The venom of the yellow sac spider contains cytotoxin.
04:39This is a substance that can damage or impair cell function.
04:43Reactions like redness and swelling at the bite site are common.
04:47Yellow sac spiders are not known for their calm nature either.
04:50For instance, a female yellow sac spider may bite when protecting her eggs.
04:55These spiders usually come in different light colors.
04:58They can be a hassle for people in more than one way.
05:01Your car can be in danger too.
05:03On rare occasions, they may even set up nests in car engines.
05:10Moving on to wolf spiders.
05:12They're part of a large and widespread group found worldwide.
05:15They're named this way for their wolf-like hunting behavior of chasing and pouncing on
05:19prey.
05:21Around 125 species exist in North America, and approximately 50 live in Europe.
05:27These spiders are typically dark brown, with long, broad, hairy bodies and sturdy elongated
05:33legs.
05:34Like me.
05:35Just kidding.
05:36They're super speedy.
05:37While they usually create silk-lined, tubular nests in the ground, some may conceal the
05:41entrance with debris.
05:44Others build turret-like structures.
05:46A few species also spin webs.
05:48Wolf spiders may bite in self-defense.
05:51They are venomous, but their bites are not considered dangerous.
05:55Some people who are allergic to spider bites may experience nausea, dizziness, and an elevated
06:00heart rate.
06:01The bite of the spider's large fangs is similar to a bee sting, so it can cause a physical
06:06wound at the bite site, and the venom may cause itchiness.
06:10The combination of their powerful bite, rapid movements, and startling appearance can be
06:15quite unsettling.
06:19Beware of the red-backed spider, a close relative of the notorious black widow.
06:24It used to live in Australia, yet it has managed to spread its web across New Zealand, Belgium,
06:29and Japan through grape exports.
06:32The distinctive red stripes or hourglass marks on their black backs are more noticeable in
06:37females.
06:38Disturb a female, and you'll see how she can defend her eggs – you're likely to
06:43get bitten.
06:44These spiders can sneak into shoes or clothing, lurking against the victim's skin while
06:49they're dressing.
06:50Both male and female red-backs have a venomous bite.
06:54Their venom is a cocktail of neurotoxins.
06:57It can cause sweating, rapid heartbeat, and swollen lymph nodes.
07:01The red-back has control over the venom dose, so symptoms vary based on how much is injected.
07:08Australia deals with over 250 red-back bites annually, many requiring anti-venom treatment.
07:14The latest case, when a person lost their life after being bitten, dates back to 1956.
07:20Yet it can happen, so stay vigilant and cautious around these stealthy spiders.
07:27Let's talk about the heavyweight champion of the spider world, the Therophosus blondi,
07:31casually known as the Goliath bird-eater.
07:35This giant tarantula can stretch up to 11 inches and tip the scales at 6 ounces.
07:40To put it in perspective, this spider is big enough to cover your dinner plate and is certified
07:45by the Guinness World Records.
07:47The nickname might make you picture a tarantula feasting on a hummingbird, but that's more
07:52of an artistic exaggeration dating back to the 18th century.
07:56These spiders are more into munching on arthropods and rarely go for bird snacks.
08:01Goliath bird-eaters don't bother with webs like their spider buddies.
08:05Instead, they're all about silk, using it to line their cozy burrows beneath the forest
08:10floor.
08:11The spider itself looks dangerous, but its bite almost never requires a doctor's visit.
08:17It feels more like a wasp sting.
08:19Goliath bird-eaters are the biggest spidey on Earth.
08:22On the other side of the spectrum, we have this guy from Colombia.
08:26They are among the tiniest spider species.
08:29Grown-up males of this species are 0.015 inches long, tinier than your average pinhead.
08:36Females are usually a bit larger.
08:39Well, that was creepy, wasn't it?
08:41That's it for today, so hey, if you pacified your curiosity, then give the video a like
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