Black Widow
by Christina Ochsner
Title
Black Widow
Artist
Christina Ochsner
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
This spider's bite is much feared because its venom is reported to be 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake's. In humans, bites produce muscle aches, nausea, and a paralysis of the diaphragm that can make breathing difficult; however, contrary to popular belief, most people who are bitten suffer no serious damage—let alone death. But bites can be fatal—usually to small children, the elderly, or the infirm. Fortunately, fatalities are fairly rare; the spiders are non aggressive and bite only in self-defense.
Photographed by Christina Ochsner
Sacramento, California
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September 15th, 2014
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