Bad SyFy Channel Movie of the Week...........in Real Life

[Flanker1Six]

Damn!  Just when you thought it was safe to go back into he swamps!

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-crocodiles-everglades-20160519-story.html

Totally baffles me why some want to have exotic, dangerous, and potentially ecologically destructive pets like this, pythons, big cats etc.   Not too mention it being really shit for the animal in some cases (depending on the uncaring idiot factor of the owner).   Don't get me wrong..................I know there are some who've done a good job caring for their exotic pet...................if everyone was; it'd be cool. 

For years I thought it would be cool to have a monkey.  Never followed through on it.  Thank the Dog!  A former relative in law had a Javan Monkey.  It was about the height of a two to three year old human, and as strong as a 12 year old.  Nice set of canines and finger nails too!  He was kept in a medium sized cage (let out frequently) with pad locks on it.  The big problem with monkeys is they're too damn smart....................and they've got opposable thumbs.  On more than one occasion; I saw the little bugger stick his arm out; bend his elbow, grab the dial with his thumb and fore finger and twirl the dial (he never got it open that I'm aware of).   The fridge had a pad lock on it, and the cup boards were all locked too; when he was out; if they weren't secured, he'd open the door and help himself to what ever he wanted!  Think monkeys are cool?  Now; think drunken monkey who's been in your beer!  Did I mention the unauthorized climbing and shit throwing?        Anyway,..............that was enough to convince me.......I've NEVER had the cat throw shit at me! 

[doorknob]

It's a mystery for sure.

I never thought it was safe to go back into the swamps from the start. Too many dangerous things in there for my liking. Not only that but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and this beholder thinks the beach can't be topped in beauty.

[Hydra009]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiTM2HQ0g98

Before it's too late.

[widdershins]

Totally baffles me why some want to have exotic, dangerous, and potentially ecologically destructive pets like this, pythons, big cats etc...

I have a pretty good idea.  I'm reasonably sure that the deadliness of the pet is inversely and exponentially proportional to penis size.

[Flanker1Six]

I have a pretty good idea.  I'm reasonably sure that the deadliness of the pet is inversely and exponentially proportional to penis size.

Ah hah!  Another BAD person makes their presence known!   LOL! 

Well.....................since I saw the article linked above; I've watched a Weather Channel special on how changing weather/environment can contribute to the migration of dangerous species into new areas.  So............................hey!  Florida (as well as other sub tropical US southern states/areas) get ready for your new neighbor!  The fabulous Brazilian Wandering Spider------------------the worlds most venomous!   Fuck!  I still hate spiders though I'm not as bad as I used to be!  The show featured this adventure guy searching for this critter in Costa Rica, far north of the spider's traditional S. America ecosystem.   

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_wandering_spider

Venom is necrotic; meaning flesh in the bite area rapidly dies, turns black and starts smelling bad and falling off!     And is also neurotoxic; affecting the central nervous system; including respiration; which I think, most of us are fond of!  Did I mention the venom's side effect of causing raging erections lasting far longer than the dangerous Viagra/Cialis induced measly four hour erection!   "Aside from causing intense pain, the venom of the spider can also cause priapism in humans. Erections resulting from the bite are uncomfortable, can last for many hours and can lead to impotence. A component of the venom (Tx2-6) is being studied for use in erectile dysfunction treatments."    All I can say is keep a really sharp pocket knife on you at all times; in case you get bitten and need to make emergency pressure relief slits in you know what!    

Strictly as a bonus; it's a BIG UGLY FUCKER WITH REALLY LARGE TEETH TOO!  One of it's common names is Banana Spider; for its penchant to rest in banana clusters................like the kind shipped to the US by a number of suppliers in Central and South America!   In fact; one of the two BWS the adventure dude in the show found in Western Costa Rica, was resting/hiding in a banana cluster!   

All right...................I have to go mow the lawn now............................as soon as I get my BioHazard suit and respirator on.