Giant Tarantula Shows Its Fangs!

The video follows Coyote Peterson and his crew as they search for tarantulas in the Sonoran Desert. They explore a wash, a dry riverbed, at night to find these arachnids. After a long search, they discover a male desert tarantula. Coyote describes its features, such as its dark legs and defensive hairs, and explains its behavior. He handles the tarantula carefully, showing its fangs and discussing its venom. The video concludes with Coyote reflecting on the experience and encouraging viewers to share their own encounters with large spiders.

What is the primary reason the team is searching in a wash?

• Washes are cooler than other parts of the desert.

• Animals use washes as pathways, making it easier to find them.

• Washes are known for having a lot of water.

• It's a popular tourist spot.

How can the narrator tell the tarantula is male?

• It has a distinctive marking on its back.

• It has light tan legs.

• It is smaller than the females.

• It has dark brownish black legs.

What is a common fear associated with spiders?

• Arachnophobia

• Claustrophobia

• Acrophobia

• Hydrophobia

What defensive mechanism does the tarantula use when threatened?

• It emits a loud noise.

• It plays dead.

• It flicks tiny hairs that cause itching.

• It bites immediately.

What does the narrator say about the tarantula's venom?

• It's as painful as a snake bite.

• It's completely harmless.

• It's deadly to humans.

• It's similar to a bee sting in discomfort.

What does the tarantula primarily hunt for food?

• Fish

• Birds

• Insects and small lizards

• Large mammals

What does the narrator do with the tarantula at the end of the video?

• Keeps it as a pet

• Releases it back into the wash

• Gives it to a zoo

• Puts it in a jar for study