In the given transcript, Coyote Peterson, a wildlife educator, discusses his experience of being bitten by a giant desert centipede. He emphasizes the pain and discomfort he experienced, and how it was significantly more intense than any other animal bite or sting he has experienced.
The transcript begins with Peterson's introduction and his pending experience with the giant desert centipede. He explains that he is about to be bitten by the giant desert centipede, a creature he has always been wary of due to its many legs and sharp fangs. Peterson states that he has taken many bites and stings from other creatures, some non-venomous, some venomous, and many stings. Despite his fear and apprehension, he decides to go through with the bite to educate his audience about the painful experience.
As the experience unfolds, Peterson describes the pain as searing and intense, comparing it to the pain of a bullet hand sting and a venomous heel monster bite. He also describes the venom's impact on his body, how it attacks his red blood cells, and the resulting pain. Peterson further explains that the venom from the giant desert centipede has a cocktail of potency, called cytolysis, which breaks apart the red blood cells, causing the intense pain.
Despite the pain, Peterson undergoes a second extraction using a venom extractor, a device used to remove venom from animal bites. The device is used again, but the pain still remains. Peterson's arm is swollen and taut, and he experiences waves of intense pain.
In the end, Peterson emphasizes that the pain was unbelievably intense and that he does not want anyone else to experience it. He advises people to admire these creatures from a safe distance and not to try to catch or handle them. He also shares his experience as a learning moment for his audience, explaining the painful effects of the giant desert centipede's venom.
1. The speaker, Coyote Peterson, is about to be bitten by a giant desert centipede.
2. The giant desert centipede is the largest in the United States and is strictly nocturnal.
3. The centipede has a strong piece on its body, and it is incredibly rigid.
4. The centipede has teeth, also known as maxillipeds, which are modified legs on the creature.
5. The centipede has little hooks on its legs that allow it to grapple onto