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Tarantula Hawk Wasps with Dr. Justin Schmidt

Tarantula Hawk Wasps with Dr. Justin Schmidt

FromCool Facts About Animals


Tarantula Hawk Wasps with Dr. Justin Schmidt

FromCool Facts About Animals

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Aug 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A long, long time ago we got a request from James—who was 5 at the time—to do an episode about tarantula hawk wasps. When we started researching the insect, we kept coming across the name Dr. Justin Schmidt. Grady had already heard of him—you may have too. He invented what’s called the Schmidt Sting Pain Index. The index measures just what it sounds like it would—how painful different insects’ stings are to humans. Dr. Schmidt is also the author of a book called The Sting of the Wild, which we recommend you all read. We had the great pleasure of having a Skype conversation from Dr. Schmidt from his office in Tucson, Arizona. We talked about not just the tarantula hawk wasp, but also about other stinging insects, why some insects die after they sting you, how much it hurts to get stung by a bullet ant, and lots more. Check it out. We will be back with our regular format soon! And once again, we know we have a growing list of folks who we owe bookmarks and replies too. You are on our radar, but summer fun is getting in the way. We will be back on track soon!  
Released:
Aug 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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