DEADLIEST SPIDER BITE!

DEADLIEST SPIDER BITE!

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Interactive Video

Biology, Geography, Science

6th - 9th Grade

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The video explores the dangers of Australian wildlife, focusing on the Sydney funnel web spider. The host, Coyote Peterson, captures a funnel web spider near Sydney, highlighting its lethal venom and elusive nature. He explains how to identify the spider and the precautions needed when handling it. The video also discusses the effects of the spider's venom and the importance of the Australian Reptile Park's venom extraction program. The captured spider may contribute to life-saving anti-venom production.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes Australia one of the most dangerous continents?

Its large population of venomous reptiles and spiders

Extreme weather conditions

Frequent natural disasters

High crime rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason the Sydney funnel web spider is considered deadly?

Its ability to jump long distances

Its highly toxic venom

Its speed

Its large size

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify a funnel web spider?

By its hairy legs

By its bald cephalothorax

By its colorful abdomen

By its ability to spin webs in trees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if bitten by a funnel web spider?

Apply ice to the bite area

Take an antihistamine

Wash the bite with soap and water

Apply compression to the entire limb

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Australian Reptile Park significant in the context of funnel web spiders?

It conducts research on spider behavior

It is the only place where these spiders are found

It extracts venom to create antivenom

It is a tourist attraction for spider enthusiasts