Daddy Long Legs do not have venom glands, nor fangs to overpower their prey and therefor can not inject poisonous substances. Some, however secrete toxins that can be venomous to smaller predators if ingested. Although this is not a risk for humans, they do attract other insects to your home. What other spiders do we get in Sydney? W: https://qoo.ly/3e653w P: 1800 819 189
Nature is amazing. Had some visitors this afternoon, munching on clover. That serves as a buffer for those of you who won't like the next resident of Five Oaks. A lovely Funnel Web, aka Grass Spider. This is an *impressive * funnel web. #nofilter #nature #whitetaildeer #funnelwebspider #grassspider #arachnidsofinstagram #deerofinstagram #fiveoaks #dantesspirit (at Dante's Spirit) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS2KOBhrn2O/?utm_medium=tumblr
Shelob, a replica of a Porrhothele antipodiana owned by @marks_tarantulas is finished. It is this specie, a New Zealand funnel web spider, Peter Jackson chose to use as Shelob in the The Lord of the Rings movies. He hates them even they are not as aggressive as the Australian funnel web spiders and their bite is not as venomous either. It's a very strange looking spider, everything on them except for the abdomen has a polished sheen that makes the carapace look like it's made of lacquer and the legs look like licorice. So I used glitter yarn to make the carapace and the chelicerae shine and I lacquered each over with clear and black nail polish. For the legs and the pedipalps I covered pipe cleaners with paper tape to make them smooth and then I painted them with black nail polish. I have bought some teeny tiny super magnets and I have glued one on the middle of the sternum so the miniatures can be placed on any kind of metal surfaces. These tiny magnets are strong enough to hold them in place! These strong super magnets have to be handled with care and when I ship items internationally, which is by airline, I have to wrap each item in lots of bubble wrap. Magnets on aeroplanes is a safety hazard because when a magnet field is strong enough it can influence the electronics in the aeroplane and in worst case make it fall down! Just as you're not supposed to place such a strong magnet close to your electronics and credit cards or if you have a pacemaker implanted it can malfunction with serious consequences. #tarantulas #miniature #miniaturecrochet #miniaturebylena #marks_tarantulas #shelob #porrhotheleantipodiana #thelordoftherings #peterjackson #newzealand #funnelwebspider (her: Esbjerg, Denmark) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwAMrU6AePB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g5yvzp7dh75l
Getting a warm welcome from the locals 😳 #straya #funnelwebspider #deadly #centralcoastnsw (at Central Coast NSW) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsKfKesgv2l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iosu37cfm97o
The SYDNEY FUNNEL WEB SPIDER: the deadliest spider in the world. 13 people have actually died from this spider, about 40 people are bitten each year. Some people require up to 10 vials of anti-venom to recover! My uncle was bitten once, I was attacked myself and fended it off with a broom handle. I could feel it grinding all the way up it. The spider is only found around greater Sydney, Australia. When I first started in the toy industry, I invented a maths game called the Funnel Web game and sold it in Toys R Us here! Still most Aussies are more scared of magpies during swooping season! #funnelweb #funnelwebspider #spiderman #spider #spiders https://www.instagram.com/p/B45sa0OhLAc/?igshid=19weuha8y6a02
This funnel weaver spider web caught my eye this morning, jewel-encrusted by the dew. The spider (family Agelenidae) is harmless to humans, but traps it's prey in the upper web while hiding in the funnel "hole". Once captured, the spider emerges to retrieve his captive, bringing it inside to eat. #funnelweaver #funnelweb #funnelwebspider #agelenidae #spider #spiderweb #nature #naturewalk #naturelovers #naturelover #naturephoto #naturephotography #naturephotographer #iphone #iphone6 #iphonephoto #iphonephotography #iphonephotographer #web #morningdew #dew #capturedinthemoment (at The Ponds At Whittier Heights)
So, my #redbackspider caught what looks like a #funnelwebspider (judging by the fangs on the thing!!) #welcometoaustralia #spider #spiders #australia #joscail