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Old 10-02-2008, 02:20 PM
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We opened a box from Texas this morning and saw this little guy came along with the parts we ordered...

He's a mean little dude, has 4 pinchers on his face



he's on a packaging peanut.
Old 10-02-2008, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve@AandACorvette
We opened a box from Texas this morning and saw this little guy came along with the parts we ordered...

He's a mean little dude, has 4 pinchers on his face



he's on a packaging peanut.
I believe that is called a Camel Spider. You do not want to mess with those things they are evil.

Do a search on youtube for them.
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That's a baby texas styro peanut ant. Full grown their about 6" long and crap styro peanuts (where did ya think they came from??). They don't live in Cali because their scared of fires, earthquakes, mud slids, liberal politics and all of the Baldwin brothers. Please overnight mail him back home to Texas ASAP!

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Originally Posted by JIM07
That's a baby texas styro peanut ant. Full grown their about 6" long and crap styro peanuts (where did ya think they came from??). They don't live in Cali because their scared of fires, earthquakes, mud slids, liberal politics and all of the Baldwin brothers. Please overnight mail him back home to Texas ASAP!




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Old 10-02-2008, 03:28 PM
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that little guy happens to be our state bird
Old 10-02-2008, 04:58 PM
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We want him back in Texas.
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I have already filed a complaint with the Texas Ugly Little Critter Society for his return! If his stays too long in Cali he will be eating at sidewalk Bistro's and wearing male eyeliner. The lawyer from the TULCS will be contacting you shortly!!!!


P.S. The TULCS said I had to choose between the return of this guy or Jessica Simpson--- you guys can have Jessica

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Old 10-02-2008, 05:36 PM
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Born and raised in Texas. I have never seen one of those. Someone probably brought it in because the fire ants and killer bees need company!
Old 10-02-2008, 06:18 PM
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It's a Solifugae, better known as a Camel Spider or Sun Spider. They are indiginous to the middle eastern desert but have been brought o the USA via military transports.

The venom is a neural toxin and causes extreme pain and blistering.

One of our Army guys that got bit:
Old 10-02-2008, 06:41 PM
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Sounds like something I'd back away from:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solifugae
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Originally Posted by TeknoMaeg
The venom is a neural toxin and causes extreme pain and blistering.
http://www.camelspiders.net/
THE FACTS

3. They have no venom.
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Originally Posted by TxAg
Members of this order of Arachnida apparently have no venom, with the possible exception of one species in India (see below) and do not spin webs.
Not everything the internet has is true. Does thier venom numb or disable like some myths say? No... but certain breeds do. Either way... I wouldn't want to get bit by one. Especially considering a buddy of mine was deployed to Iraq, smashed his foot on one to kill it... when he lifted his foot it ran away.
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Originally Posted by TeknoMaeg
Especially considering a buddy of mine was deployed to Iraq, smashed his foot on one to kill it... when he lifted his foot it ran away.
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Originally Posted by JIM07
I have already filed a complaint with the Texas Ugly Little Critter Society for his return! If his stays too long in Cali he will be eating at sidewalk Bistro's and wearing male eyeliner. The lawyer from the TULCS will be contacting you shortly!!!!


P.S. The TULCS said I had to choose between the return of this guy or Jessica Simpson--- you guys can have Jessica
You can have him back! We'll take Jessica
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Originally Posted by Steve@AandACorvette
You can have him back! We'll take Jessica
over and over and over...
Old 10-02-2008, 08:11 PM
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Grill it and put it between two pieces of bread with a little hot sauce - MMMMMMM! Lunch!

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Old 10-02-2008, 10:51 PM
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That thing is just a baby too...
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remember guys, jessica is from Texas
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and she acts dumb only to keep expectations low... It's great acting.


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