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reptilicus
at Wed Sep 21 03:32:02 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by reptilicus ]
Yes, a solphugid spider no doubt about it - their bite is nasty, as they secrete a nerve numbing fluid so you do not know you're being eaten! They masticate and suck fluids from their prey simutaneously!! A nefarious arachnid = a species indicator for true desert habitats.
I wrote a natural history article on solphugid spiders that has good natural history about them published:
Reptile & Amphibia Hobbyist, 2001. Solphugids: better than Science Fiction. July, 6(11):60-64.
A wonderful and amazing species!
mbayless
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