Maggie’s Porch pirate got more than they bargained for...

[12Bravo]

I'm sure they soiled themselves when the package was opened.

Porch pirates beware: Package missing off Upstate woman's porch had 9 Tarantula spiders in it, report says

If this story doesn't scare porch pirates, we aren't sure what will.

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[W54/XM-388]

I hate porch pirates with a passion.
Just shoot them dead on sight.

 

[nockhunter]

A good spider bite goes a long way.

Mike

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

Fucking thief deserves black widows or a few of the brown recluse variety.

 

[Soulezoo]

Aussie spiders... > black widows

 

[Barneybdb]

Our most deadly spider down here is the Funnel Web https://www.spiders.com.au/fact-sheet-funnel-web-spiders.pdf

 

[Maser]

Tarantulas aren't dangerous to humans.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

I hate porch pirates with a passion.
Just shoot them dead on sight.

Twice. ALWAYS get a 'second opinion'.

 

[uffduh]

$1k for a bunch of tarantulas? They’re eaten in many places...and the diners sure as shit aren’t paying 100 bucks a pop for them!!!!

 

[broncoaz]

That would creep me the fuck out.

 

[blaserman33]

I

$1k for a bunch of tarantulas? They’re eaten in many places...and the diners sure as shit aren’t paying 100 bucks a pop for them!!!!

That number shocked me too! But who orders Tarantulas through the mail? And what are they doing with 10 of them? You might be on to something about them being eaten! Crazy family reunion delicacy?

 

[uffduh]

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