Last Wednesday, an escaped Baboon Tarantula delayed an Atlanta-bound flight at Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
Now that’s crazy !!! Why was the spider even allowed on the plane??!
According to Animal World, ” a baboon tarantula can reach a leg span of almost eight inches and will rear up with its fangs ready at the slightest disturbance or perceived threat”
When flight attendants noticed an empty spider carrier, employees began to search.
Delta spokesman Brian Kruse says, “They were able to capture it, and they contacted the handler to verify it was the only spider in the cage. Safety and security are our top priority.”
Frustrated yet safe passengers were placed on another flight.
Source Cited: Complex
http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2015/09/spiders-on-a-plane-escaped-tarantula-grounds-delta-flight
TSR Intern: Kamille Jemison @KamilleJemison
