Which animal(s) do you fear?

Hello,

Which animal(s), or insect(s), do you fear the most? Pictures are optional.

I had a strong fear of house centipedes once, but not anymore. I just let it be, I don't bother relocating house centipedes - they're too fast to capture, and they surely bite.

I do have to say I am afraid of giant centipedes. Creepy.

Blessed be,
Lepus

This year, I have noticed for the first time that there are centipedes in our yard and I have found 3 house ones in my kitchen for the first time. I surely don't like the idea of just walking around and being bit by one.

I fear dogs. I am a dog in the Chinese zodiac. I do posses the qualities of dogs. I fear them cause I don't trust them. They are loyal and will do what their master asks of them. They are territorial and will be viscous to protect their territory, be it land or human. Dogs really can sense fear and the majority of them will react to it with violence. That part is where we differ. I don't react violently unless backed into a corner forever and a day, where as most dogs do not have that way of thinking. They react immediately.

I fear spiders too. Shivers every time.

Hello Gracey,

Originally Posted by Gracey

This year, I have noticed for the first time that there are centipedes in our yard and I have found 3 house ones in my kitchen for the first time. I surely don't like the idea of just walking around and being bit by one.

I fear dogs. I am a dog in the Chinese zodiac. I do posses the qualities of dogs. I fear them cause I don't trust them. They are loyal and will do what their master asks of them. They are territorial and will be viscous to protect their territory, be it land or human. Dogs really can sense fear and the majority of them will react to it with violence. That part is where we differ. I don't react violently unless backed into a corner forever and a day, where as most dogs do not have that way of thinking. They react immediately.

I fear spiders too. Shivers every time.

I was bitten twice by two different dog breeds, not simultaneously. When I was younger (around my early teens) I was approached by a Rottweiler. I only stood there as the dog started sniffing me, a few seconds later the dog turned around and started walking away. I quickly started following this dog to pet him, or her, when suddenly I was jumped at my face and got bitten at my lower and upper lip. I had stitches at that time and was treated for rabies just to be safe. Turns out to be a stray dog. The second time I was bitten, was on my face once again, during my late teens. This dog from my neighborhood was abused and neglected outside day and night. The owner decided to give away the dog. I had permission to keep the dog from my parents. Long story short, I was bitten by my upper lip, when I felt the need to pet the dog in the head. We had to get rid of him, so we did. Some owner took our German Shepherd under his roof.

I am pretty shaken up by certain dogs, but I am not too afraid as I had encountered very nice dogs. I walk my sister's dog during the weekends when she visits. There are certain dogs I am not going near (pitbulls), especially when the owners discipline their dogs to bite.

Blessed be,
Lepus

[Silver]

Wow. I didn't know there was such a thing as house centipedes. As a kid, there were lots around our wood pile (neatly stacked) and in old dead logs.

I've always been afraid of spiders but that fear lessened now that I'm older.

I've always been afraid of bears - that fear hasn't left me and I've never seen one in real life and I hope I don't.

[Somnia]

RED WASPS! >.<

Originally Posted by Somnia

RED WASPS! >.<

I saw one of those yesterday and also noticed that they are making a home up by our roof.

Your quote rings true to me.

[Somnia]

Originally Posted by Gracey

I saw one of those yesterday and also noticed that they are making a home up by our roof.

Your quote rings true to me.

Haha, yeah maybe if those darn wasps weren't so dang wild I wouldn't be so afraid of them!

What bothers me is they are extremely aggressive...You could be walking about minding your own business and one will fly right at you intending to sting! ugh! I don't mind the black wasps (dirt daubers) because they are not very aggressive and will leave you alone...I understand red wasps are great for the ecosystem and all that but when they build their nests right on the house the have to go! (hehe)...

I don't even bother going into an old metal storage building that's close to the lakefront part of my property because wasps get in there and build these HUGE nests every year! I told the mate I'd be fine if we could literally burn the entire shed to the ground, haha!

I think red wasps are the only thing I have a true phobia of according to the definition (an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something)...I will go out of my way to avoid them and anytime I feel something brushing up against my bare arm I will automatically think it's a wasp on me and will start to panic...Also if I see any kind of flying insect that flies right up close to me, if I don't get a clear view of what it actually is, I'll automatically think "WASP!" and will panic ;P....Later I'll realize it's not a wasp but something harmless like a butterfly or even a falling leaf...Haha!

[Tobi]

Awww! Poor little critters. I have to admit that if I was trapped in an enclosed space with an angry lion or tiger I would be p.d. scared.

As it is I am a bit scared of bacteria and viruses (not because they can kill me but because of the way they can make me feel)

And Ticks, because of Lyme disease, which has happened near where I live....blahhhh!

[ocean breeze]

One animal i would be terrified of coming across is a chimpanzee. Those animals can be extremely vicious, literally tearing off your face and groin.

[Tobi]

Please do look at this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE2C2OQhLB8

Yes Chimpanzees can be destructive and harmful (so can humans) But they are not all the same, just as we (or other species) are not.