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[*] posted on 8-31-2008 at 07:38 PM


They are called "boot stompers"!
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[*] posted on 8-18-2010 at 12:55 PM


I've seen them in BOLA while kicking back in chairs on the patio, they are really fast and scare the hell out of you but I haven't seen anyone hurt by them.
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[*] posted on 8-18-2010 at 05:28 PM


OMG...what an ugly creature! Hope I never meet up with one! I was sitting here looking at the picture and reading the description when my cat walked under my chair without my knowing he was there and brushed up against my let...scared the #%^% out of me!!! Then I jumped up and yelled and scared the #%^% out of him:lol::lol::lol: If you do get bit by one is a visit to the Dr. required? Ever hear of anyone being allergic to it's bite?



Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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[*] posted on 8-19-2010 at 09:22 AM


As ugly as these appear they are not dangerous (unless you are a small insect). They are called sun spiders (Solifugae) and are very good predators of other insects so it is good to have them around. They will not attack or bite people unless you try to pick them up. Even then they are not venomous so you might get a bit of a bite if you try to handle one but no lasting issues. You probably don't need a doctor after encountering one but for the bugaphobic perhaps a visit to the therapist might be beneficial :spingrin:

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