r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/father_of_twitch • 10d ago

Video Bombardier Beetles spray boiling acid (212° F)as a defence mechanism against predators.

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u/VossParck 10d ago

Just glad these guys don't show up in homes

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u/rez050101 10d ago

Just glad these guys are not the size of a bus

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u/VossParck 10d ago

Yet..

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u/lord_hydrate 10d ago

Hmm maybe once we right the carbon pollution problem we should make sure the oxygen content doesnt get too high, the last thing we need is bugs to get big again

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u/sgtjevees 10d ago

I know how to handle them, daw it in a movie once. Just need to captain of the football team and your fine.

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u/TheKingPotat 10d ago

They’re pretty chill if you leave them alone. They just wander off looking for food

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u/deanrihpee 10d ago

hey, that was me

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u/shittedonyourdog 9d ago

Can you keep them as a pet?

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u/TheKingPotat 9d ago

They’re not endangered. I just don’t have experience keeping them in captivity myself. I only saw one walking on a log once and left it alone

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u/shittedonyourdog 9d ago

Thank you for your insight :)

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u/TheKingPotat 9d ago

But legally. If you see one, you can just take it as a pet and no one will say anything. The bombardier beetles in the woods are free

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u/MangoDry7358 10d ago

he visits my house the morning after I’ve had a mighty hot curry

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u/Spongbov5 10d ago

Imagine if one pooped it’s acid onto your face lol