However, his experiment ended up making some folks even more scared of these spiders.
His channel introduces viewers to Jack, a wildlife enthusiast who doesn’t just observe dangerous critters up close.
He actually lets some of them bite or sting him to share firsthand what the experience is like.
That being said, Jack’s experience shows why letting a black widow bite you is a bad idea.
One of the major symptoms he experienced was intense lower back pain.
At one point, he said it was ‘the most painful it’s been in my entire life’.
That’s why he made the video in the first place.
Jack mentioned the possibility of allergic reactions to spider bites.
He summed it up by saying, “Essentially, [the bite] is terrible, it hurts, but it’s not going to kill you.”
He also pointed out: “Again, these widow spiders are very, very, very reluctant to bite.”
“If you’re leaving stuff in your garage that you’re putting on, check it before you put it on. It’s as simple as that. These spiders are not aggressive.”
One person responded to his 2019 YouTube video, saying, “You’ve confirmed my fear of black widows. Thanks.”
Another shared, “You didn’t change my mind about black widows. You still proved to me to avoid the hell out of them.”
While Jack eventually recovered from the spider bite, it’s clear this is not something anyone should try at home.
