YourRage let out a blood-curdling scream during Maya Higa’s stream when he thought a tarantula had jumped onto his face. The moment happened during one of Higa’s signature “trust tests”—a safety check she runs before letting guests handle delicate animals.
These trust tests aren’t just for show. Tarantulas are extremely fragile creatures. A short fall can kill them instantly because of their delicate exoskeleton. When people panic, they often squeeze, drop, or throw whatever scared them. That’s why Higa tested YourRage beforehand by spraying him with a water gun, she needs to know they won’t hurt the animal even if they get scared.
YourRage might have screamed like he was in a horror movie, but he actually passed the test. Despite thinking a spider was crawling on his face, he kept his hands steady and open. After the initial head turn, he barely moved. For someone with obvious arachnophobia, that’s impressive self-control.
Maya Higa runs Alveus Sanctuary, a nonprofit animal education center in Texas. She regularly brings animals onto her streams to teach viewers about wildlife. The trust test has become a staple of her content—it protects the animals while creating memorable moments like this one.
