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**Title:** Handling a Black Widow Spider (feat. Coyote Peterson)
**Summary:**
* Coyote Peterson searches for and finds a female black widow spider near a house in Tucson, Arizona, explaining their attraction to houses due to insect prey drawn to light.
* He safely captures the spider and then deliberately places it on his arm to demonstrate that black widows are reluctant to bite humans unless threatened or provoked.
* Throughout the experiment, Coyote provides educational commentary on black widow behavior, identification (noting the distinctive red mark), and safety tips for encounters.
* He strongly advises against replicating this experiment, recommending instead to observe from a safe distance if encountering a black widow, as their bites are extremely painful, though rarely fatal.
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1. **Location**: The video was filmed in Tucson, Arizona.
2. **Habitat**: Black widows are commonly found near houses in Arizona.
3. **Web Identification**: Black widow webs often cover the entire surface of rocks and stones.
4. **Spider Attraction**: Black widows are drawn to houses due to insects attracted to light sources.
5. **Arachnophobia**: There is a specific term, arachnophobia, for the fear of spiders.
6. **Black Widow Characteristics**:
* Females are larger than males.
* They have a distinctive red mark at the bottom.
* They are very black in color.
* They have a large belly.
7. **Biting Behavior**:
* Black widows won't bite unless they feel threatened or pressured.
* If they do bite, the amount of venom used is minimal, intended to scare rather than kill.
8. **Venom Effects**:
* The bite can be very painful.
* It can cause cramps in the abdomen.
* It can lead to vomiting and dry mouth.
9. **Safety Precautions**:
* If you find a black widow, observe from a safe distance.
* If you accidentally walk through its web, remain calm and gently remove the spider with a stick.
10. **Mortality Rate**: In the last 10 years, there have been no reported deaths from black widow bites.
11. **Diet**: Black widows primarily eat pest insects, such as mosquitoes and moths.