Shadowing Practice: Raising Murder Hornets...(in my bedroom) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Oh my god , in this video I'm going to take on the challenge of raising murder hornets in my bedroom It's really crazy Murder hordits also called asian giant hornets - come in many types
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They're highly venomous Their stingers can pierce rubber And they kill thousands of people every year Its venom contains healytic toxins and neurotoxins, among others Which can be life-threatening and can also leave permanent scars
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Um , i actually raised murder hornets last year But it was too hot back then and they didn't live long Now with better weather I'll try keeping two queens at home They're more venomous and release more venom
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I'll also record how they hunt Nest and grow the colony That'll be fun Well, now i'm going to buy two hornet queens online They're actually available this season, and they look really good
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I bought two for about ten dollars Great! placed the order right away
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Three days later, the package arrived In fact , shipping hornets like this by courier has a high death rate They're actually quite fragile Hopefully they haven't been too affected
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wow ! thank god, they're all alive now I'm going to let them out To be honest , i'm really nervous because these hornet queens are extremely venomous So i have to be very careful
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The little guy looks great It's been cleaning the honey stuck on its body And before long it started exploring this new world Flying all around my room It's really scary
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Okay After a few days in transit, they must be hungry I've prepared some sugar water This will help them quickly regain energy and fluids
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Ha ha ! it found the sugar water pretty quickly and started gulping it down greedily
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After it finished eating, i wanted to have a close interaction with the murder hornet Honestly, i was really scared it would sting My first i tested how hostile it was The little one seemed pretty friendly to me and didn't attack right away
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Oh my god , my hand is trembling
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If it stings me i might be done for, okay Everyone, please don't try this at home it's really dangerous
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I carefully let it stay on my hand Making sure not to provoke it This kind of hornet queen injects a large amount of venom When it doesn't feel threatened Its stinger is retracted and not visible
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After a little while of interacting , it flew off again Alright , now let's build them a new home
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To make observation easier I used a glass terrarium But i needed to make major modifications Mainly using bark and soil, and adding a bit more room for activity, in nature
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From march to may each year A single hornet queen starts a nest in the soil by herself As the colony grows , the worker hornets take over the nest building While the queen stays inside and only lays eggs
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Around october , the nest begins to decline By mid to late november The queen goes into hibernation The nest is built underground and can reach up to about one point five meters across
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Uh , this type of giant hornet can also grow its population in captivity As long as the temperature Humidity, and lighting are right They will settle right in They prefer to build their nests inside wooden boxes
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So i used plenty of bark and soil Bark also serves as their nesting material What's interesting is that in captivity Multiple queens may end up building a nest together And even raise the young hornets cooperatively
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It's quite fascinating Um , hornets prefer dark conditions inside the nest so i use the light-blocking cloth
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Okay The little guy is flying all over the place outside time to bring it into its new home
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Well, now they need some time to get used to the new environment Because of the long trip and unfamiliar surroundings It'll take them a few days to recover
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The main focus now is to control the temperature and humidity And not to disturb them too much Otherwise they can easily die For now they seem to be doing very well But you shouldn't feed them any insects for the first few days
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Or they might get indigestion and die so for the first few days Just give them very diluted honey water With a honey-to-water ratio of about one to eight
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Then gradually increase the concentration This will help their digestive system recover slowly, after three to five days Check how the hornets are doing If they look particularly healthy You can start offering solid food, like bees
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They especially love hunting bees and are less interested in other insects Uh , to prevent the honey water from spoiling It needs to be changed once a day This is very important
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By the way To keep the two hornets from fighting And help them regain their strength quickly I'll keep them separated for a while This one is placed in another wooden box And i've also given it some water and honey water
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To take better care of these two hornets I move them into my bedroom to raise them It's pretty crazy
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I just hope they don't get out Or that would be trouble Um , this is a temperature controlled cabinet That can regulate both temperature and humidity I hope they can get used to it here
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But i'm honestly a bit nervous I really hope they don't try to escape, three days later
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Wow , they seem to be in pretty good shape Fairly active It's time to give them some solid food I tried meal worms, but they didn't seem interested
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Alright , i'm heading outside to catch some bees Feeding them bees helps bring out the hornets' natural instincts And also helps the queen with nest building Wow , there are quite a few bees flying around here
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I'll try to grab a few Uh , i used the net to catch bees But that didn't seem like a good idea I ended up paying a heavy price for it
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Oh man , i just got stung by a bee and it really hurts I pulled out the stinger that was left in my skin My finger is a bit swollen and feels awful
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Unfortunately even a week later My finger still hasn't healed And the medication hasn't helped much either In the end, i caught eight bees which is enough to last the hornets several days
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Well, after getting home, i fed the bees i caught to the hornets Before they start building their nest Just one bee a day is enough no need to feed them too much
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Now, through the glass , let's take a look at how the hornet hunts This guy is so greedy Once it smells the bee, it pounces like crazy Really violent
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For beekeepers , running into this creature is an absolute disaster They'll tear through bee colonies like crazy It doesn't take long for one hornet to finish off a whole bee They're definitely the natural enemy of bees
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At this stage , feeding them bees is the best option Bees help hornet queens develop faster And trigger them to build nests and lay eggs Something other foods can't do, five days later
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Okay , after five days of raising them separately I'm now putting them together in the same enclosure so they can get along Ha Actually , this species of giant hornet is quite unique in captivity
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Multiple queens will build a nest together And even raise the babies as a team I find that really interesting But once the colony gets bigger I may need to separate the queens due to limited resources
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Ha ha ! they're not really used to each other yet Give them a couple more days and they'll be fine
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Alright , that's it for today's video I'll keep recording how the hornets build their nest and feed their young And watch how the colony grows It's going to be pretty interesting The series on giant hornets isn't over yet
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Stay tuned and thanks for watching
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Context & Background
In this captivating YouTube video titled "Raising Murder Hornets...(in my bedroom)," the speaker embarks on a daring challenge to raise murder hornets, also known as Asian giant hornets, within the confines of his bedroom. This unusual and risky endeavor sheds light on the behavior and care of these highly venomous creatures. The video is not only entertaining but also educational, offering a glimpse into the speaker’s past experiences and plans for nurturing these formidable insects. He delves into the complexities of hornet husbandry, explaining the necessary conditions for their survival and the challenges of safely interacting with them.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "I'm going to take on the challenge..." - A great way to express taking on something new.
- "I have to be very careful." - Useful for emphasizing the need for caution.
- "It's really interesting..." - Perfect for sharing thoughts on a new topic.
- "To make observation easier..." - A phrase that can come in handy when discussing preparations.
- "I really hope they don’t try to escape." - A relatable expression of concern that can be used in various scenarios.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively use this video for learning English and improving pronunciation, follow these steps:
- Listen Actively: Play the video and listen to sections multiple times to grasp the tone and pronunciation.
- Choose Phrases: Select phrases from the "Top 5 Phrases" list and repeat them aloud. Focus on how the speaker emphasizes certain words and intonations.
- Shadow Speech: Pause the video after each phrase and repeat it in real-time. This technique helps enhance your ability to mimic sounds and improve English pronunciation.
- Practice Context: Take the context from the video to create your own sentences. For example, talk about a pet you are raising and how you care for it.
- Record Yourself: Use your device to record your voice while shadowing the phrases. Play back the recordings to assess your pronunciation and adjust accordingly.
By employing these strategies in your practice, you will not only learn English with YouTube effectively but also gain confidence in your speaking abilities. The immersive experience of shadowing enhances retention and understanding, empowering you to incorporate these phrases into daily communication naturally.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.