Wow, what a great day with all our boomer AA friends. We discovered the quintessential AA group here in Livingson and most are boomers like ourselves. Had a great meeting spiritually and then went to lunch at the Texas Pepper. We extrapolated information from our new friends who turned out to be x-truckers and exchanged war stories. Here's one for ya relayed in true Texas fashion.
"We was drivin' hot and heavy south of Phoenix and pulled off the road to get some rest. Now, there ain't anything like a truck stop or gas station down thar, so we was just off on the side of the road. Pitch black outside so we hunkered down for the night. Towards daylight I hear this clicking, ticking sound outside and couldn't figure what it was but I gave it no mind. I just flung the door open to take a whizz and there it was - the ground crawlin', movin' couldn't figure til my eyes adjusted, my willie still hangin' out, I Saw the damndest thing, thousands of Tarantulas migrating, skittering all around the truck and as far as the eye could see. I decided I didn't need to piss after all, slammed the damn door and got the hell out. Ya ever hear a such a thing?"
Tarantulas can be found worldwide. They are particularly common in the American Southwest, South America and Central America. More than 30 species of tarantulas reside within Arizona alone.
Among these 30 species are spiders with leg span measuring up to seven inches. Their bodies may be black, light or dark brown in color and can weigh more than 30 grams. Due to the leg span and hairy bodies of these arachnids, they appear menacing. However, tarantulas dwell underground and prefer to live, eat and hunt alone. Specimens are rarely seen in the open, although males do roam in search of potential mates.
Tarantulas in Arizona may also emerge at night in search of prey. Unlike other spiders, tarantulas do not build webs as traps. Rather, they hunt and ambush prey, making use of their size and speed. Tarantulas consume beetles, grasshoppers, small spiders, reptiles and rodents. They may be prey to skunks, wasps and scorpions.
Do I NEED to be concerned?
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