Type of shit I've been on lately

Type of shit I've been on lately

Goodness! That's a creature nearly large enough to ride into battle! I wonder if it's sting would be as formidable as it's more compact counterparts?
I wouldn't ride a friend into battle 😤 hdy
Certainly not, I mean no disrespect or implication of something abusive. I merely meant to make merry of the marvelous mass of this magnificent specimen! It seems quite friendly for certain, and perhaps even a bit affectionate. Are these common in your region?