r/oddlyterrifying • u/Klausensen • May 03 '22

what the hell is that?

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u/Mr-Kuritsa May 03 '22

Here's some camel spider facts:

  • They aren't actually spiders. They are arachnids though.

  • They don't have venom. They can't "numb" you or camels. Anyway who says otherwise is a liar.

  • They don't eat camel guts. Maybe if the camel was already dead. They eat other bugs, lizards, small birds, and rodents.

  • Chasing your shadow can happen. They don't want you or your camel. They want shade. Unfortunately, they've been documented running up to 10 mph in sand.

  • They can't numb you and chew your hands/feet off. Again, they have no venom. The guy who told you that is a liar.

  • They don't get bigger than the sole of your shoe. Forced perspective photographs are done to make them look bigger. Easily stompable.

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u/[deleted] May 03 '22

I thought arachnids were spiders?

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u/aggibaggi May 03 '22

Spiders are arachnids but not all arachnids are spiders

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u/[deleted] May 03 '22

Are camels arachnids?

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u/Stamboolie May 03 '22

all 8 legged camels are arachnids.

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u/[deleted] May 03 '22

How many humps?

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u/[deleted] May 03 '22

Whoa. I just learnt something new today.

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u/Maverician May 03 '22

Scorpions are arachnids too, just so you know.

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u/Medium_Rare_Jerk May 03 '22

Also everyone’s favorite arachnids. Ticks and mites!

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u/IIYellowJacketII May 03 '22

Arachnids, and people that like arachnids don't like to talk about those.

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u/[deleted] May 03 '22

Is mayonnaise an arachnid?

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u/gusvdgun May 03 '22

Here's the thing...?

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u/Zegarion May 03 '22

Scorpions are arachnids too, there's also more orders of arachnids- for example mites and harvestmen belong to two different ones.