Exploring Arizona's Largest Tarantula

Mark Vins embarks on a nighttime search in Arizona's Sonoran Desert to find and test the bite of the desert blonde tarantula. During his adventure, he encounters a rattlesnake and a desert hairy scorpion. After successfully catching both a male and female tarantula, Mark conducts a bite test to compare their venom and behavior. Despite the initial fear, he concludes that these spiders are not aggressive and their venom is not particularly harmful.

What is the main tool Mark uses to find tarantulas in the desert?

• A headlamp

• A flashlight

• A net

• A snake hook

Why does Mark carry a snake hook during his search?

• To catch tarantulas

• To fend off scorpions

• To dig holes

• To move rattlesnakes

What is the largest species of scorpion in the United States?

• Desert hairy scorpion

• Emperor scorpion

• Bark scorpion

• Striped bark scorpion

What unexpected discovery does Mark make after capturing the first tarantula?

• A nest of tarantulas

• A larger female tarantula

• A rare lizard

• A venomous snake

What is the lifespan difference between male and female desert blonde tarantulas?

• Males live twice as long as females

• Males live longer than females

• Females live longer than males

• Both have the same lifespan

What is Mark's main concern during the female tarantula bite test?

• The spider's aggression

• The size of the fangs

• The strength of the venom

• The size of the spider

What defense mechanism do tarantulas use besides biting?

• Camouflage

• Flicking hairs

• Playing dead

• Hissing

How does Mark describe the sensation of the tarantula bite?

• A numbing effect

• A mild itch

• A sharp pain

• A burning sensation

What is the main conclusion Mark draws from the male tarantula bite test?

• The male is more aggressive

• The venom is highly toxic

• The spiders are not aggressive

• The male has larger fangs

What lesson does Mark hope viewers learn about tarantulas?

• They are aggressive hunters

• They are rare in the desert

• They are not to be feared

• They are extremely dangerous