Pesky Facts About Insects!
The Brown Mamba! As scary as this one appears, the brown mamba beetle is just the victim of bad press. His massive pincers cannot actually cut through human bone. His exoskeleton, however, exudes syphilis.
Chigger Gigantus! This skittering insect’s natural habitat is the bottom of your sleeping bag or inside your shoe. With no venom or claws to protect it, it must rely on its ravenous appetite to consume its human prey. The Black Widow! Popularized by Scarlett Johansen in the blockbuster film “The Avengers,” this spider’s bite will paralyze your body, destroy your mind, and inflame your bowels. The colorful caterpillar, a small step away from becoming a beautiful butterfly, is one species you don’t have to be wary of, right? Wrong! They squirt acid from their eyes! Dung Beetle! Most people assume this insect was named for its smell, but in fact, it lays its eggs inside your bottom and the wormy maggot babies thrive inside your poop. Gross! |