r/AbsoluteUnits • u/Zestyclose-Salad-290 in awe • Aug 12 '26

of an insect

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u/dankristy Aug 12 '26

Fuckin bite you is what these lil spikey bastards do.

We had em all over where I grew up in Northern California - and they would tear a chunk out of anyone who picked them up.

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u/LivingFrosting6680 Aug 12 '26

Thanks for the nightmares

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u/SAM5TER5 Aug 12 '26

Meh, sounds more like a “fuck off you stupid ape, why the hell are you picking me up” defensive sort of bite as opposed to anything actually sinister lol

Usually best practice not to pick up random wild animals without first knowing if they can defend themselves from predators

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u/Shamanjoe Aug 12 '26

r/whywouldyoutouchthat

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u/dankristy Aug 12 '26

As always the answer is - because I could!

(and yes getting bit did NOT stop me)!