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one lost his two front legs by misfortune, spiders have eight legs normally
Scientific Name: Sicariidae (family), Sicariinae (subfamily), Sicarius( Spp.) Common Name: Six-eyed Sand Spider Description: as can be seen , not a very attractive spider, have the colour of it's habitat. Habitat: Throughout the Southern African Continent, this one was found in the Namib Desert in Namibia. Venom: Possibly dangerously venomous to humans. Difference in Sex: Size: body 8 to 18 mm long Breeding: Communication: Age: Diet: Enemies: Interesting facts: This spider lie just below the surface of the sand and if disturbed will run a few meters and bury it's self under the sand again. Credits: Christian Fourie (photograph + info) |