Introduction to Camel Spider. Various facts
about Camel Spider.
Camel spiders or also known as the solifugids have been
considered as one of the great mysteries of the desert. Resembling the
body of spiders but with the characteristics of arthropods such as the
scorpions and centipedes, these camel spiders have greatly interested
tourists as well as local residents in the desert areas of the Middle
East. Camel spiders are known to be large-sized spiders but are
considerably safer than other arachnids in terms of venom strength.
However, its strong jaws have the capability to deal severe damage due
to infection. It naturally crawls on the ground since it does not have
silk glands that can produce webs.
Many rumors have been spread about the dangers that camel
spiders impose to desert travelers. However, not all of these are true.
Although the camel spiders are classified as large spiders, as clearly
seen on its size, the issues about catching a platter-sized solifugid is
definitely just a hoax. Other rumors about the camel spiders are its
capability to kill desert animals and even humans. Even though the camel
spiders look very intimidating with their size, they pose no threat to
large animals and humans. These arthropods feed only on smaller insects
and birds such as scorpions and other arthropods found in the desert.
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