camel spiders

[mclark123]

has anyone ever seen one bite chunks out of a person?

[merton69]

It's a load of rubbish - READ ON!

Some common Camel Spider Myths:

1. Camel spiders can move at speeds over 30 MPH, screaming while they run.
2. Camel spiders can be as large as a frisbee.
3. Camel spiders venom is an anesthetic that numbs their prey.
4. Camel spiders can jump three feet high.
5. Camel spiders get there name because they eat the stomachs of camels.
6. Send us your myths for inclusion here...


THE FACTS

1. Camel spiders top speed - 10 mph.
2. Size: Up to 6 inches
3. They have no venom.
4. They don't jump.
5. Called camel spiders because they live in the desert.

[~Wingnut~]

lol ...but do they scream whilst their running?? Just got visions of a spider legging it through the desert screaming!! lol

[mclark123]

NO WAY. i think i might have to get me one of them, i hope they scream louder than my kids. they might even keep the inlaws away. lol

[heathfield]

Having served in the army and been north of Aden, I can tell you I've seen quite a few of these beasties.
And Merton, I have a colour slide of one we caught in our tent. It was a female, and photographed alongside a ruler, it measured 10 inches.
Though non-poisonous, we were told they can carry diseases, and anyone bitten by one would have to stay under observation in the military hospital for a week or more.
I am unaware of anyone I knew ever having been bitten by one, but one look at their mandibles, like four big rose thorns, and you'd want to stay clear!

[mclark123]

since posting the question i have had a look on the net about them and they look alot bigger than 6 inches, i think i will find another way to keep the inlaws away. my brother is posted out to Iraq in a few weeks, i might have to tell him all about them. lol

[~Wingnut~]

Ewww had a look at some pics too!!!! makes me shiver!

I guess this is what happens if you get bitten but I can't read (german?) but my god it looks painful!!!

Will need to scroll down a little;
http://forum.animewolken.nl/showthread.php?t=1 8295

[mattie]

The language is dutch, the infected hand is the result of a brown recluse spider bite, a lot smaller than the camel spider, but with extremely powerful venom, which causes necrosis.