I’m not sure how to explain the photos other than to say that
both bodies were lying a few feet from each other and it looked like they had
been dead for only a couple of hours.
Even so, they were still quite beautiful. Strange, how something so stunning can be so dangerous. And yet, these females are in abundance out
here. Yesterday I found a bunch of them
hiding in a row of concrete blocks placed to form a retaining wall near the
cabin. Each had a large egg case
alongside and when I was messing with them one of the egg cases popped open and
hundreds of little ones started running around.
The moms are fierce protectors of their young. They’ll rush at you and if you’re not careful
they’ll bite. Ah yes, my friends they
can mess up your life. Woe to the fool
who falls for the trap. Did they kill
each other? Was it jealousy or a territorial
dispute? I guess it’s likely not
jealousy since they terminate their mates when no longer needed.
You’ve heard of a cat fight?
Well, this is a fight with fangs and venom. Some people report extreme pain upon being
bitten while others say it didn’t hurt all that much. Hmm, I think I’ve heard that before. Nausea, muscle cramping, fever; the symptoms
vary but if one is healthy then it’s not life threatening. Still, who wants to be bit? We’ve got another reclusive lady around here
and I’ll tell you about her later. Yes,
the brushland desert is a mysterious place filled with all sorts of beauty. But watch out for the temptress in black with
the bright red birthmark on her belly.
She’s vicious when angry. But
then aren’t they all?
I spotted these two ladies on the trail walking back to the cabin.
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