trapdoor pic

[johnnyjohnjon]

here is the legs of a red trapdoor spider

[phoenixxavierre]

Gotta love how they pop up out of their burrow, seemingly out of nowhere, and drag their unsuspecting prey down in a heartbeat!

[Venom]

The image didn't work for me. :(

NM- it loaded the second time. Neat spider!

[Big Dragonfly]

Aren't trapdoors supposed to have a fairly toxic bite?

Jon

[phoenixxavierre]

Originally posted by Big Dragonfly
Aren't trapdoors supposed to have a fairly toxic bite?

Jon

Based on what I've read, Yes.

Paul

[Big Dragonfly]

Any indication as to how their venom might compare to that of the Asians or Africans (tarantulas)?

Jon

[phoenixxavierre]

Originally posted by Big Dragonfly
Any indication as to how their venom might compare to that of the Asians or Africans (tarantulas)?

Jon

I've read it's worse. I've read it literally makes you sick. I've also read there's some confusion over them and the mouse spiders? I think it was. I could be wrong but I don't think a whole lot is known about the African trap doors and their "relatives," as far as venom toxicity and such. Just that it's supposed to be a bad bite, possibly medically significant venom.


Paul