A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.
Hoping to gain superpowers like Spider-Man, three young brothers poked a black widow with a stick until it bit them.caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider, parks officials said Sunday.
A Swiss couple driving a rented camper van spotted the large spider in the roadway and slammed on the brakes, causing a 24-year-old Canadian motorcyclist to crash into the back of the van, officials said. An NPS ambulance transported the motorcyclist to Desert View Hospital in Pahrump for treatment. No update on the 24-year-old’s condition was immediately available.
A tarantula walks in Hiko Springs Canyon, a creek with cultural significance to the tribes of the area, in Laughlin, Nevada, November 17, 2020. "Please drive slowly, especially going down steep hills in the park," said Superintendent Mike Reynolds, who was the first NPS employee on scene at the accident. "Our roads still have gravel patches due to flood damage, and wildlife of all sizes are out.
After mating, female tarantulas sometimes kill and eat the male. Even if a male can escape, he often lives only a few more months, according to officials. Females, however, may live up to 25 years and mate multiple times. but have bites that are reported to be like a bee sting and can cause an allergic reaction. They also have hairs that can be irritating to the eyes, mouth and nose.
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