The Worst Bug Encounters
Synopsis
A survivalist faces attacks from blood-sucking insects that leave behind bites causing intense itching and pain.
Synopsis
Caesar and Leah struggle to survive in a remote area while facing constant attacks from biting insects. The chista, a type of midge, inflicts painful bites, leading to intense suffering. After days of torment, Leah becomes weak and dizzy. Meanwhile, Tyler and AK experiment with natural repellents, attempting to ward off mosquitoes and leeches. David and Kayla encounter the venomous banana spider in Colombia. Participants from the reality series "Naked and Afraid" confront severe challenges, enduring physical pain and limited resources.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Leah and Caesar's battle against relentless bug attacks.
- Meet the deadly banana spider lurking in the Amazon.
- Find out how Tyler uses termites as a bug repellent.
Did You Know
- Chista are midges that bite and create a feeding frenzy with their blood droplets.
- The banana spider can have a leg span of up to 6 inches and injects a lethal neurotoxin.
- Leeches can consume five times their body weight in blood before detaching.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
What are chista and how do they affect humans?
Chista are biting midges that are attracted to human sweat, using their serrated mouth parts to tear into the skin, forming blood droplets that attract more chista.
What is the banana spider known for?
The banana spider, part of the genus Phoneutria, is known for its lethal neurotoxin that can cause paralysis, asphyxiation, and death.
How do leeches feed on their hosts?
Leeches attach themselves to hosts using skin-piercing suckers and can consume five times their body weight in blood before falling off.
What are people saying?
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

























Comments