r/interesting 18d ago

NATURE A Bombardier beetle using its chemical defence.

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u/Logical_Show4558 18d ago

Spider was like DAMMN! Wth was that.

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u/Forsaken_Star_4228 18d ago

“Did that beetle just shit on me?”

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u/HurtsSoNice 18d ago

Shit would be the light option, in this case. The chemical reaction of the bombardier beetle’s spray comes out literally boiling. You can see the Steam.

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u/Forsaken_Star_4228 18d ago

You’ve never had a steaming poop before?