Six-eyed sand spider

Siła jadu

Ugryzienia

Jad wydostaje się przez kły lub zęby, gdy zwierzę gryzie.

Jak działa jego jad?

All Hexophthalma spiders produce venom with dermonecrotic effects, which means it can destroy skin and tissue. The damage is caused by proteins related to sphingomyelinase D, which are found in the venom of all sicariid spiders. For this species, the detailed effects on humans are unknown, because its venom has mainly been studied in the laboratory.1

Jak bardzo jest niebezpieczne dla ludzi?

The spider is capable of a medically significant bite. Serious or even life-threatening wounds are possible, especially if the wound becomes infected or the venom spreads through the body. No bites from this spider in southern Africa have been proven, and contact with people is considered unlikely.1

Co robi, gdy się boi?

It relies on stillness and camouflage rather than running, and it can shift quickly across loose sand when disturbed.1