Arachnophobia is an irrational fear of spiders. Around 50% of women and 10% of men have mild arachnophobia or worse.
Arachnids are a class (Arachnida) of joint-legged invertebrate animals in the subphylum Chelicerata. All arachnids have eight legs, although in some species the front pair may convert to a sensory function. The term is derived from the Greek word (aráchne), meaning "spider".
Almost all arachnids are terrestrial. However, some inhabit freshwater environments and, with the exception of the pelagic zone, marine environments as well. They comprise over 100,000 named species, including spiders, scorpions, harvestmen, ticks, mites and solifugae
Spiders are air-breathing chelicerates, having external skeletons,weight legs and modified frontal portion of the mouth which can inject venom. Around 98% of the spiders, found across the globe are harmless, but the remaining 2% are potentially venomous or poisonous, and their bite can lead to serious symptoms, such as severe pain, swelling, nausea and even death. Some spiders posses neurotoxic venom, that affects the entire nervous system of the victim, while others posses necrotic venom, that induces damage to the tissues around the place of bite.
In order to determine the correct coordinates for this cache, you will need to answer 17 questions about tarantulas. A degree in Arachnology is not required. If you are not sure of the answer it can be teased off the internet easy enough. Some simple addition and subtraction will be required
The coordinates are...
N45 EI.GHT
W75 4L.EGS
The questions are...
A. The venom from this tarantula is known to cause priapism in humans. Common name [DR]
B. There are basically two types of tarantulas, the 'terrestrial' and this type. [DR]
C. While baby tarantulas are victim to such predators as preying mantises, scorpions and other larger spiders, the main predator of the adult is this tarantula killer (Need Full Common Name) [DR]
D. Although tarantulas have 3 or 4 pairs of eyes, touch is its keeness sense. While hunting it primarily depends on this. It's something given off by the movement of its prey. [DR]
E. With a leg span that can reach up to 12", this tarantula (which was discovered in Laos) is considered to have the longest overall legspan in the world. A title that was formally held by the Theraphosa blondi. Latin Name. [RDR]
F. Adult tarantulas will do this at least once a year. It means “to cast off”. US spelling. [DR]
G. Considered among the most dangerous in the world, this Australian tarantula has hard fangs that, once embedded, literally have to be torn out of the skin of its victim. Latin Name. [RDR]
H. This dangerous spider is easily identified by a "Red Hourglass" on its abdomen. Common Name. [RDR]
I. This dangerous tarantula differs from most in that it has 6 eyes, instead of the customary 8. It also has a "violin-shaped" discolouration on its main body section. Latin Name. [DR]
J. This very dangerous spider, native to all parts of Australia, hospitalizes almost 300 people every year and is commonly identified by a solid red stripe on its back. It is a close relative to the Black Widow. Latin Name [DR]
K. This tarantula is considered by many as the strongest spider in the world. It has been able to resist a force 38 times its own weight. By comparison this is similar to a man trying to hold a door closed while it is being pulled on the other side by a small plane. Latin Name [RDR]
L. The term used for the feelers that help a spider taste its food. [RDR]
M. The fangs are located on this part of the spider. [RDR]
N. This close relative to the brown recluse spider is found in deserts of Africa primarily. It's also known for it's dangerous necrotic venom. Latin Name [DR]
O. This very docile tarantula is found in the mountain ranges of Mexico is believed to be one of the most long-lived tarantulas. Latin Name [RDR]
P. This tarantula is most notable for its beautiful iridescent blue color of the legs. It is considered one of the most aggressive, most beautiful, and high strung tarantulas. Latin Name [DR]
Q. This is the primary defense mechanism used by most tarantulas native to the Americas. [RDR]
[DR]=Digital Root [RDR]=Reverse Digital Root
The fomula is based on the values obtained from the above questions...
E = M-L
I = M+L-D
G = F-H+O-G
H = O-Q+C
T = A-I-N
L = B-C+I
E = G-K+N
G = P-J+I-M
S = E+J-A
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