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Sphodros abboti - female
Copyright © 2007 Jeff Hollenbeck

Sphodros abboti - Female
Ichetucknee, Columbia County, Florida, USA
Prey capture.
The prey is pierced by the dagger like fangs and pulled against the purse while the venom takes affect.

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Sphodros abboti - female Sphodros abboti - female Sphodros abboti - female
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Contributed by Jeff Hollenbeck on 29 November, 2007 - 10:48pm
Last updated 28 December, 2007 - 6:22pm

Nice!!
Good pictures showing how they capture a prey. Is that in captivity or in the wild?
… Louis Mao, 30 November, 2007 - 12:52am login or register to post comments

 
This
is one I collected.
Tried to replicate natural environment as best I could. It was successful.
… Jeff Hollenbeck, 1 December, 2007 - 7:42pm login or register to post comments

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