661. All Spiders Depend On Their Venom For Survival
May 12, 2008
Maybe they give the creeps to some of us, while others treasure them as pets: spiders are spread all over the world both in open nature and in our homes. There are thousands of species, some more venomous than others, to the point that they can kill a man in a matter of minutes. Despite their incred...
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662. Why You Should Learn The Art Of Spider Identification
May 12, 2008
Spider identification is no easy thing to do particularly if you lack experience and the scientific information that allow one to perform a correct classification. The most common way to perform the identification at a very amateurish level is to actually compare a specimen with a picture or a drawi...
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663. What Is The First Aid Procedure In Case Of Spider Bites?
May 12, 2008
Though most people fear spider bites because of the nasty symptoms associated with them, sometimes there is nothing to worry about, as a small skin wound is no threat for one's health. Not all spider bites are dangerous, since the majority of spider species are totally harmless for humans; with the ...
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664. These Are Some Of The Symptoms Associated With A Spider Bite
May 12, 2008
Spider bite symptoms are often variable from one person to another depending on the sensitivity of the individual. Those people who have been the victims of a spider bite often need medical treatment in order to prevent a rapid deterioration of their health condition. Sometimes a spider bite can hav...
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665. Poisonous Spiders Will Not Attack Unless They Feel Threatened
May 12, 2008
Many people have a phobia when it comes to spiders; hairy legs, devious traps, “innocent victims”: this is the picture that they usually imagine. This unjust pattern is not justified since even the most poisonous spiders will not attack a human unless they felt threatened. All spiders need to inject...
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666. Why You Should Learn To Identify Spider Specimens
May 12, 2008
Without any exaggeration, when you know how to identify spider varieties, you could actually be one step closer to “saving your skin”. Anyone who can recognize spider species, will be able to avoid getting exposed to their bites. The easiest way to tell spiders apart is by comparing them with pictur...
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667. A Look At Some Of The Characteristics Of The Huntsman Spider
May 12, 2008
A common inhabitant of wooded areas, huntsman spider is spread in various globe areas with a climate ranging from tropical to semi-tropical; thus, you can find this species in Australia and New Zealand as well as in the United States or in Asia. Since the favorite habitat of the huntsman spider is t...
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668. How To Deal With The Exposure To The Venom Of Hobo Spiders
May 12, 2008
Living in both Europe and North America, hobo spiders are a species that prefers moderate climates, making their nests both in houses and outside, in gardens, hedges, fields and pastures. In the United States, hobo spiders are considered a real danger since their bite can cause severe necrosis; neve...
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669. These Is What You Should Know About The Hobo Spider
May 12, 2008
Also known as the funnel web spider, the hobo spider is a harmless species that lives both in Europe and on the North American continent. The specificity of the hobo spider is related to the way it weaves its web: the funnel-shaped nest is the perfect structure to wait for prey in. The hobo spider i...
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670. These Is What You Should Know About The Funnel Web Spider
May 12, 2008
The funnel web spider is normally found in the southern hemisphere, particularly Australia, both in coastal and highland areas. Though the generic name of the funnel web spider is used most of the time, it includes no less than thirty-six species that live both on land and in trees. The favorite hab...
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