monkeysarefun Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 11 hours ago, Craigw said: People usually prefer to let a Funnel web try to catch a brick or very large rock. As opposed to the Huntsman. If you tell most people here that you saw a huge Huntsman in your house and you killed it you may as well have told them you shot Bambis mum. 11 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 2 hours ago, polybear said: Does this mean the Big Beary Boots (steel toecap safety boots, to be precise....), Wire Brush or Blow Torch treatment is off limits? Just askin' for a friend.... Only if it's Crimson Lake in colour and it's got a 'y' in its name. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Craigw Posted August 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24 Just now, monkeysarefun said: As opposed to the Huntsman. If you tell most people here that you saw a huge Huntsman in your house and you killed it you may as well have told them you shot Bambis mum. I am the person at work who gets called to relocate the spiders and lizards that people find :) 8 3 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted August 24 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24 Night Owl from the Piedmont. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 9 hours ago, Happy Hippo said: That'll teach you to try and print out Clapham Junction in one continuous run! It was even that difficult. It was just the old Newcastle-Upon-Tyne layout. 5 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Spiders in these parts are not very nasty but the Black Widows in Arizona can be pretty bad. On one occasion I got nailed by a spider while I was cleaning out the surface filter for our pool but I think it was just a Wolf Spider and it turned out to be harmless though it did give me a quite a scare. 1 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Contemplating the discussion regarding spiders, I note that we’ve only barely touched upon the subject of venoms, poisons and toxins (not literally, thankfully). Venoms, poisons and toxins are incredibly fascinating - especially venoms like snake venoms or poisons like those found in the poison-dart frog. Mainly because they are incredibly rich stews of assorted proteins, enzymes and complex organic chemicals - any one of which in itself could be/would be lethal. And yet, as hazardous as they are to human health, they are also a rich source of biological compounds that could be mined (and have been) for molecules to serve as the basis of treatment for serious human disease. Surprisingly, spider venom is fairly low on the list of lethal animals (https://www.cnet.com/pictures/the-most-venomous-animals-on-earth-ranked/32/). How lethal something is is rated by its LD50: the dose required to kill half the members of a tested population after a specified test duration. The smaller the dose, the more dangerous (and lethal) it is. Compounds produced by bacteria (Botulinum toxin: LD50 of 1.5–2.0 ng/kg), frogs (batrachotoxin: LD50 of 2000 ng/kg) and plants (Ricin: LD50 22.000 ng/kg) are much nsstier than anything produced by spiders - so PB has little to worry about. See https://chemistryhall.com/most-dangerous-chemicals/) Of all the substances on that list from ChemistryHall, Botulinum toxin definitely is the most scary, especially as it is estimated that one gram of this toxin can kill more than one million people! And on a lighter note: at the other end of the scale are cheap tinned baked beans with a (iD estimated) LD50 of about 10kg/kg. As nasty as they are, you’d probably stlll be better off bludgeoning someone to death with the tins of beans rather than to trying to poison them by feeding them the cheap tinned baked beans on a pizza or toast 🤣🤣🤣 3 6 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted August 25 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 25 28 minutes ago, iL Dottore said: Contemplating the discussion regarding spiders, I note that we’ve only barely touched upon the subject of venoms, poisons and toxins (not literally, thankfully). Venoms, poisons and toxins are incredibly fascinating - especially venoms like snake venoms or poisons like those found in the poison-dart frog. Mainly because they are incredibly rich stews of assorted proteins, enzymes and complex organic chemicals - any one of which in itself could be/would be lethal. And yet, as hazardous as they are to human health, they are also a rich source of biological compounds that could be mined (and have been) for molecules to serve as the basis of treatment for serious human disease. Surprisingly, spider venom is fairly low on the list of lethal animals (https://www.cnet.com/pictures/the-most-venomous-animals-on-earth-ranked/32/). How lethal something is is rated by its LD50: the dose required to kill half the members of a tested population after a specified test duration. The smaller the dose, the more dangerous (and lethal) it is. Compounds produced by bacteria (Botulinum toxin: LD50 of 1.5–2.0 ng/kg), frogs (batrachotoxin: LD50 of 2000 ng/kg) and plants (Ricin: LD50 22.000 ng/kg) are much nsstier than anything produced by spiders - so PB has little to worry about. See https://chemistryhall.com/most-dangerous-chemicals/) Of all the substances on that list from ChemistryHall, Botulinum toxin definitely is the most scary, especially as it is estimated that one gram of this toxin can kill more than one million people! And on a lighter note: at the other end of the scale are cheap tinned baked beans with a (iD estimated) LD50 of about 10kg/kg. As nasty as they are, you’d probably stlll be better off bludgeoning someone to death with the tins of beans rather than to trying to poison them by feeding them the cheap tinned baked beans on a pizza or toast 🤣🤣🤣 Bear never knew a Platypus, Catfish or Snail could be such thoroughly evil 'sterds.....😱 4 1 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erichill16 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 On 24/08/2024 at 04:15, monkeysarefun said: This one - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as he was named, held the title there a couple of years ago but I think Hercules which was donated in January this year currently has the record. I’m wondering if the wording that can be seen is referring to the dish or its contents. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Northmoor Posted August 25 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted August 25 1 hour ago, iL Dottore said: Contemplating the discussion regarding spiders, I note that we’ve only barely touched upon the subject of venoms, poisons and toxins (not literally, thankfully). Venoms, poisons and toxins are incredibly fascinating - especially venoms like snake venoms or poisons like those found in the poison-dart frog. Mainly because they are incredibly rich stews of assorted proteins, enzymes and complex organic chemicals - any one of which in itself could be/would be lethal. And yet, as hazardous as they are to human health, they are also a rich source of biological compounds that could be mined (and have been) for molecules to serve as the basis of treatment for serious human disease. Surprisingly, spider venom is fairly low on the list of lethal animals (https://www.cnet.com/pictures/the-most-venomous-animals-on-earth-ranked/32/). How lethal something is is rated by its LD50: the dose required to kill half the members of a tested population after a specified test duration. The smaller the dose, the more dangerous (and lethal) it is. Compounds produced by bacteria (Botulinum toxin: LD50 of 1.5–2.0 ng/kg), frogs (batrachotoxin: LD50 of 2000 ng/kg) and plants (Ricin: LD50 22.000 ng/kg) are much nsstier than anything produced by spiders - so PB has little to worry about. See https://chemistryhall.com/most-dangerous-chemicals/) Of all the substances on that list from ChemistryHall, Botulinum toxin definitely is the most scary, especially as it is estimated that one gram of this toxin can kill more than one million people! And on a lighter note: at the other end of the scale are cheap tinned baked beans with a (iD estimated) LD50 of about 10kg/kg. As nasty as they are, you’d probably stlll be better off bludgeoning someone to death with the tins of beans rather than to trying to poison them by feeding them the cheap tinned baked beans on a pizza or toast 🤣🤣🤣 I suspect anyone eating 10kgs of baked beans would eventually die of loneliness. 2 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erichill16 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Northmoor said: I suspect anyone eating 10kgs of baked beans would eventually die of loneliness. Edited August 25 by Erichill16 Won’t fugging edit! 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 3 minutes ago, Erichill16 said: Or suffocation due to too rich a methane atmosphere. Or the subsequent explosion. 3 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenysW Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 18 minutes ago, Northmoor said: I suspect anyone eating 10kgs of baked bean That's 10 kg/kg in @iL Dottore's post. Ten times your body weight of anything doesn't sound a healthy diet to me. 4 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 25 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25 1 hour ago, Northmoor said: I suspect anyone eating 10kgs of baked beans would eventually die of loneliness. I found that so funny I cried🤣 1 1 1 11 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted August 25 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25 (edited) 2 hours ago, Northmoor said: I suspect anyone eating 10kgs of baked beans would eventually die of loneliness. Mr Flatulent? 🤔 I suppose the poor devil could also power their own motor vehicle! Edited August 25 by Hroth Another thort. 5 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted August 25 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 25 We were visited by a frog tonight, it eyed me up, decided I wasn't worth it's time and continued on it's journey. 4 2 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 25 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25 3 hours ago, jjb1970 said: We were visited by a frog tonight, Jamie or Ian? 1 1 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 25 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25 1 hour ago, Happy Hippo said: Jamie or Ian? Rampant racism! 1 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Lorna is growing some triffids. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post SM42 Posted August 25 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted August 25 A busy week awaits. 2 night shifts, collect Mrs SM42's new car from the dealers, get my car back from the garage, help my late friends widow sort out his trains and pick up the family ( they are off to London tomorrow for two days) in Uckfield en route to a few days in Eastbourne with a quick visit to Oxford on the way back. It will be good to go back to work for a rest. Andy 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SM42 Posted August 25 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 25 I've just been issued with my orders for the next three days. Strangely, collecting a car is not included. Sleep is, however, for wimps it seems. Andy 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 (edited) 13 hours ago, iL Dottore said: Surprisingly, spider venom is fairly low on the list of lethal animals (https://www.cnet.com/pictures/the-most-venomous-animals-on-earth-ranked/32/). 8 of the top 10. Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! Edited August 25 by monkeysarefun 1 1 1 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 Some people or should that be chimps are easily pleased. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 (edited) 2 hours ago, Winslow Boy said: Some people or should that be chimps are easily pleased. Not pleased at all actually, I'm outraged. I've put in an objection to the judges due to the Eastern Brown Snake being entirely overlooked. "The eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis), often referred to as the common brown snake, is a species of extremely venomous snake in the family Elapidae". The species is native to eastern and central Australia and southern New Guinea. It is considered the world's second-most venomous land snake after the inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), based on its LD50 value (subcutaneous) in mice. The main effects of its venom are on the circulatory system—coagulopathy, haemorrhage (bleeding), cardiovascular collapse, and cardiac arrest. One of the main components of the venom is the prothrombinase complex pseutarin-C, which breaks down prothrombin. Onset of symptoms can be rapid, with a headache developing in 15 minutes and clotting abnormalities within 30 minutes; collapse has been recorded as occurring as little as two minutes after being bitten. Death is due to cardiovascular causes such as cardiac arrest or intracranial haemorrhage. Beat that, number 8 - so called "Boomslang"... Edited August 26 by monkeysarefun 9 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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