The most poisonous spiders you really should be wary of

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Research shows that approximately 5% of the world's population suffers from arachnophobia - the fear of spiders. Usually there are no objective reasons for fear, since out of 40 thousand species of spiders, only a very small part poses a threat to humans and most of them live in tropical countries and deserts. But this does not mean that this minority should not be known. If you find yourself in an unfamiliar area, you should have a good idea of ​​what animals you might encounter and act accordingly. Therefore, whether you can identify a poisonous spider in time can be a matter of life and death. To make things easier for you, we've put together a guide that includes the most venomous spiders in the world.

Heiracanthium

Our rating opens with the most poisonous spider in Europe. In addition to European countries, he lives in the south of the African continent, in the green spaces of Australia, and Asian countries. Because of its characteristic color, it is also called the golden spider. These animals also fell in love with the landscapes of the central Russian Federation.

After contact with such an inhabitant of deserts, steppes and forests, you will not die, but the bite causes painful and unpleasant sensations. The temperature rises, dizziness begins, itching at the site of the poison. The tiny spider does not grow more than 10 mm. It is difficult to notice, and therefore you need to be careful in places where these non-lethal, but dangerous arthropods accumulate.

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Insects

Goliath beetle

Photo: Goliath beetle and mouse
The Goliath beetle is a large insect, considered one of the largest beetles on the planet (in terms of weight and volume). These insects can be found in the tropical forests of Africa, where they feed on tree sap and fruit. Females range in color from dark brown to white, while males have the following colors: brown, black and white.

Beetle Stenocara gracilipes

Its homeland is the Namib Desert, in southern Africa. It is one of the driest areas in the world, with precipitation equal to 1.4 cm/year. The beetle Stenocara gracilipes is well adapted to survive in such conditions - it collects morning moisture from the fog onto its sculpted body, and then drinks droplets of water flowing down to its mouth.

Malaria mosquitoes

Malaria mosquitoes are extremely dangerous insects that feed on blood. They lay eggs in stagnant and unmaintained water sources. Millions of mosquitoes can hatch from just one source. However, the real threat from these insects is blood-borne diseases. The most dangerous known disease is malaria, which kills millions of people every year.

Ants Dorilus

Dorilus ants can gather in colonies with more than 20 million individuals. When food is in short supply, they go in search of it in a large group, at a speed of 20 m/hour. For some human settlements they are beneficial (destroying all kinds of pests in their path, from insects to large rats), but for others they are harmful. The bite is very painful, it is quite difficult to tear off the ant, as they have strong jaws.

Tsetse

This insect is a carrier of the deadly sleeping sickness. Tsetse feeds on the blood of vertebrates and carries a disease dangerous to humans - trypanosomiasis. The death toll in Africa is alarming because of their . Every year in Africa, 250-300 thousand people die due to the bites of this insect.

Tarantula

Our list on most-beauty.ru continues with the wolf spider, which is widespread in different parts of our planet. The South Russian tarantula is found in Crimea, Adygea, regions of the Krasnodar Territory, Kuban and Donbass. In Ukraine, encounters with them should be feared in the southern coastal regions.

The poison, like that of the phalanx, will not lead to death, but causes unpleasant itching, redness, and severe swelling. Allergic reactions may appear after a few days. The swelling subsides after 3-4 days, but the place where the poison entered will still hurt for a long time for two to three weeks.

By the way, on our website most-beauty.ru there is an interesting article about the TOP 20 most beautiful spiders in the world. We highly recommend watching it!

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Benefit or harm?

It is impossible to remember cases in which a six-eyed sand spider has benefited humans or

animal world. Apparently, only harm comes from him, since meeting him can only mean one outcome - fatal. And everything will depend only on the time required to kill the victim.

For nature and insects, this arachnid species can be called an instrument of natural selection, which eats weak, sickly and careless insects.

False widow / Steatoda grossa

In different parts of the world you can find large Steatoda, also known as the false widow. These arthropods are excellent at weaving webs in which they catch their victims.

Poses some danger to people. After a bite, blisters appear on the body, itching, dizziness, and nausea begin. People with weakened immune systems experience muscle spasms in the arms and legs. If you feel unwell for a long time, it is better to go to the hospital.

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Yellow pouch spider / Cheiracanthium punctorium

This species spread over a wide area. Found in Kazakhstan, the species was recently spotted in Tatarstan and the Chelyabinsk region. The species is endowed with a calm disposition, but if pressed carelessly, it can bite. According to eyewitnesses, it is very painful.

After a bite, headache and nausea may occur. In people with weakened immune systems, ulcers and severe swelling may appear on the body. The yellow-sac stitching spider is especially dangerous during the mating season, when it places a cocoon with eggs in tall grass and reliably protects it from natural enemies.

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Jackal

The character of Jackal is another one of those science mistakes that are so popular in the Spider-Man storyline. We met him in The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #3 as Miles Warren, a scientist specializing in genetics who has experimented for years creating animal-human hybrids. One of his monsters escaped, killing his family and revealing the atrocities the man had committed.

Trying to escape his past, he moved to another city and began a new life as a biology professor who taught at Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy's university. He strangely fell in love with Gwen, and after her death he blamed Spider-Man for everything and vowed revenge.

To do this, he decided to change his DNA and finally became El Chacal: a half-wolf, half-man with super speed, strength, heightened senses and regeneration.

Kraven the Hunter

Kraven was precisely the half-brother who gave Chameleon a difficult childhood. Kraven the Hunter , the full name he took in the comics, first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1 #15.

The son of a wealthy family that was slowly losing everything he had, he had to make up for it by devoting himself to big game hunting. But the strange thing is that this hunter had a strange code of not using firearms under any circumstances.

Later, when he took a potion given to him by a sorcerer, he gained powers such as strength and enhanced senses to better develop his hunting work. The problem arose when he decided to go after more difficult trophies, such as Spider-Man himself.

Yellow spider Sak

It was introduced into the scientific classification in 1839. Sak likes to hide under lying stones, and also weaves its web in houses and outbuildings, and livestock pens. These venomous spiders are active at night, hunting their victims. But during the day it prefers to hide in shelters.

The bite causes a necrotic ulcer that is difficult to heal. Tissue death is accompanied by dizziness and fever. Saki show aggression only for self-defense, protecting themselves or their offspring. Despite the danger, according to most-beauty.ru, they are still excellent helpers in agriculture, as they destroy pests.

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Little red spiders

Small red arachnid pests are often seen on indoor flowers, in gardens and greenhouses. These are not spiders, but they are not insects either. These small insects are mites. They suck the sap of plants and tissues and weave a network.

The parasites are very small, up to 1 mm in adult size. They love home flowers, coniferous trees and young shrubs. They can only be noticed during mass infection.

Symptoms, in addition to visual ones, are:

1. Thin webs of cobwebs around plants, stems and leaves.
2. Yellowing and drying of shoots.

How to kill a tick

Ticks reproduce quickly, especially in favorable conditions. But the first infestations can be easily removed with high humidity. Consistent spraying will help protect plants indoors or outdoors.

Red tick.

There are several ways to destroy a tick:

• biological methods;
• chemicals;
• attracting predators.

Chinese tarantula

The large tarantula contains a toxic poison in its glands, which infects its victims. The habitat is limited to some regions of Southeast Asia.

Chinese tarantulas grow up to 20 cm. Their appearance can frighten even a very brave person. A small concentration of venom can cause death to the person bitten. Chinese scientists, conducting experiments on mice, found an antidote. But a dangerous spider opened the door to tragedies when a baby died from its bite.

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Brown recluse spider / Loxosceles reclusa

This “handsome guy” lives in the eastern United States. From the name of the species it is clear that the brown recluse spider tries to keep to itself, but it turns out that it is not averse to settling near a person’s home.

Hermit venom is toxic. Causes loxoscelism. Symptoms appear 2–3 hours after the bite. The person begins to feel sick, tissue necrosis develops at the site of the bite, and the temperature rises sharply. First of all, it is necessary to stop the spread of the poison. If possible, squeeze out the poison and then apply ice.

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Steppe regions of Russia

The nature of the Russian steppes is inhabited mainly by dangerous and biting arachnids, the most common of which are:

Karakurt

The most poisonous spider in Russia, it lives in the Urals and the Caucasus, Crimea, the Black Sea region and the Moscow region. The bite of the karakurt is a double hole made by chelicerae. The spider will attack immediately if accidentally disturbed. Poison injected into the wound spreads throughout the body within 15 minutes. After this time, severe muscle pain, fever, increased sweating and tremors begin. If you are bitten, you should seek help immediately. The most aggressive are sexually mature females, who, in addition to the instinct of conservation, experience a natural feeling of the need to preserve offspring.

Pogrebnoy

He got his “nickname” due to his love of living in cellars and barns. In these buildings, he finds crevices and cracks in the wooden elements that are optimal for his habitation. The spider is small, the average size is 10 mm. The head is colored brown or black, the abdomen is lighter - from red to brown. Pogrebnyaks are characterized by a hot climate; in Russia they prefer to live in the Krasnodar Territory and the Republic of Crimea. A bite from a porcini mushroom can lead to fever, nausea and fever. They themselves do not attack, but if the spider senses real danger, it will defend itself.

Black Eresus

Popularly called ladybug. Lives in the Caucasus, Western Siberia and the southern Urals. The male specimens of this spider are very impressive; they have a round, bright red abdomen, on which there are four black spots, the legs are black, thick, with white transverse stripes. Females do not have such an attractive appearance - as a rule, they are black. The average size of eresus is 1 cm, sometimes individuals up to 1.5 cm are found.

Ladybug lives in earthen burrows, which it digs under stones. The black eresus is a family of venomous spiders. Poison injected into the wound leads to numbness of the limbs and severe swelling.

Steatoda

This species is called a relative of the black widow or false widow due to its external and behavioral similarities, only the steatoda is brown in color and lacks markings on the back. Steatoda lives throughout Russia and often settles in human dwellings. This is due to the presence of constant heat in the room and access to water.

This species can go without food for about a month, but it needs to drink constantly. The female grows up to 1.2 cm, males - half as much. Steatoda is a poisonous spider. A bite can kill a mouse or frog or cause complete paralysis in a dog or cat. For humans, the consequences are malaise, nausea, increased heart rate and shortness of breath, muscle and joint pain. Swelling appears at the site of the bite, and then it turns blue.

Missoulaena

They feed on insects and lead a measured lifestyle, but use poison for self-defense. In nature, everything is interconnected, and poisonous missulens themselves become food for some types of wasps, as well as poisonous scorpions. For many years there has been a story among people that these creatures can dig deep holes, and therefore they are also called mouse spiders.

The poison has a protein base. The components affect the nervous system. Spiders do not show aggression. Only 40 cases of bites have been recorded in history. Severe symptoms requiring medical intervention appeared only in 10 cases. But it’s better to bypass this spider and not tempt fate.

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Redback spider

The photo shows a spider that can be easily identified by its red spots. They live in Australia, and were brought to the islands of New Zealand in the holds of ships. In a favorable warm climate, they quickly spread over a vast territory of beautiful islands.

Stealth look. It goes out hunting only at night, but if startled, it attacks during the day. The bite is dangerous, as the poison paralyzes the nervous system. The lymph nodes become inflamed and severe dizziness begins. Symptoms may last for several weeks. For severe pain, it is better to consult a doctor.

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Baboon Spider / Pelinobius muticus

One of the largest tarantulas in Africa. The African spider has a toxic venom that causes severe poisoning. The place where the poison entered begins to itch, swelling and redness are observed. It got its original name from its paws, which resemble the limbs of a baboon.

He digs holes himself, in which he spends most of his life. Such passages in the ground can reach a depth of up to 2 meters. They have an aggressive disposition. They attack everyone they can defeat. The victims are usually large insects and small rodents. During defense they emit a characteristic hissing sound.

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Fish

Big tiger fish

The great tiger fish, also known as the giant hydrocine, is a very large, freshwater, predatory fish in the family Alestidae. It is found in the Congo River basin.

This predator grows up to 1.8 m in length and weighs 50 kg. Large tiger fish are ichthyophages, feeding on any fish they can handle, including smaller relatives.

Kalamoicht

Kalamoikht or snake fish, lives in West and Central Africa. Mainly found in freshwater lakes and rivers of Africa. The diet consists of small animals (insects and worms).

Kalamoikht reaches a maximum total length of 37 cm. It has an eel-like, elongated body without a ventral fin. The long dorsal fin consists of a number of well-separated spines. Kalamoicht has a pair of lungs, which allows it to breathe atmospheric air. This allows the fish to survive in water with low dissolved oxygen.

Bishop's Widow / Latrodectus bishopi

One of the most common types of black widows. Just as dangerous as all other species. The small black spider lives in limited areas in Florida. Has a bright color. The cephalothorax is reddish-orange, and the abdomen is dark with yellow rings.

They hide under the leaves, so you need to be extremely careful not to step on a poisonous creature. Death will not come from poison, but it will cause trouble. The bite is accompanied by severe swelling, dizziness, and nausea. In some cases, convulsions begin.

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Brown Widow / Latrodectus geometricus

You can meet her in large areas of the United States. Large populations live in the Middle East: Israel and Turkey. They settled in Asia, Africa and on the island of Madagascar.

Has a bright color. They can be distinguished from non-venomous individuals by the hourglass pattern on their body. They often crawl into residential buildings and outbuildings. They have a calm disposition, but in case of danger they become aggressive. Little venom is injected into the bite, but there have been several fatalities following brown widow attacks in Madagascar.

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Habitat of the camel spider

Desert terrain and arid climate are the most comfortable conditions for the phalanx to live. The camel spider is most often found in the world's vast deserts. Also lives in the Lower Volga region, Kalmykia, Transcaucasia, Northern Caucasus, Central Asia and Kazakhstan.

Spain and Greece are familiar with such an amazing arachnid. Occasionally it can be found in Crimea. The camel spider is practically never found in Australia.

Karakurt

The list of the most dangerous spiders in nature undoubtedly includes the steppe inhabitant with the frightening name Karakurt and red spots on the back. They settle far from places where people live, and attack only in moments of danger, for the purpose of self-defense. These are the most dangerous spiders in Russia.

The poison can easily kill a large mammal. Pets are often their victims. Doctors have recorded cases of people being bitten by karakurts. The bite is painful and is accompanied by redness of the bite site, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Without timely help, a person bitten by karakurt can die.

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List of the most poisonous spiders in the world

Four pairs of eyes, eight legs and a terrifying appearance make these creatures incredibly disgusting. But some spiders become even scarier when you consider that they are poisonous. Let's consider the most dangerous individuals, whose bite can harm health and even life.

Redback spider

This spider, like many other deadly poisonous creatures, lives in Australia. Its peculiarity is the presence of powerful front fangs, thanks to which it can bite not only the skin, but also a human nail. Before attacking the victim, the predator performs a ritual dance, which is even more terrifying and literally paralyzes with fear.

The red-backed spider is a dangerous representative of the fauna that lives in Australia

This creature is considered the most poisonous and dangerous in Australia; its bite is accompanied by severe pain. To neutralize neurotoxins that have entered the body, it is necessary to purchase an expensive antidote.

Tarantula

Tarantulas prefer warm and humid climates. There are about 200 species of them in the world. These spiders are considered long-lived, as they live for more than 30 years. Their diet consists of insects, toads, and small mice. A tarantula can bite a person only if it sees him as dangerous. The bite site will remain yellow for several months, but serious consequences after an encounter with a tarantula are unlikely to be expected.

Tarantula is a large poisonous spider that bites humans only in case of danger.

Heiracanthium

This is a poisonous monster that prefers to hunt in the dark. He lives in Europe, Australia, South Africa and eastern Asia. You can meet Cheiracanthium in bushes and among stones - here it waits for its prey. As soon as the insect touches its paw, the predator will instantly attack it and destroy it. This type of arthropod feeds mainly on caterpillars, aphids, mites, moths, etc. But recently, rumors have increasingly appeared that Cheiracanthium bites humans. A wound on the skin takes a long time to heal, and poor health can bother you for several hours.

Cheiracanthium is a poisonous predator with powerful jaws, distributed throughout the world.

False widow (steatoda grossa)

Steatoda grossa is common in Russia. This spider weaves its silky web in the form of shapeless balls. Since the grossa steatoda has almost no vision, it detects the approach of prey and other information about the environment by vibrations of the web.

The arthropod is most active at night. Various insects become its victims, but the false widow is afraid of large animals and humans, preferring to flee from them.

The false widow spider feeds on flying insects but does not attack humans

If it is pinched or touched, a bite is guaranteed. Blisters will appear at the site of the lesion, the person will feel pain, fever will begin to develop, and sweating will increase. This condition may last for several days.

Yellow pouch spider (cheiracanthium punctorium)

The small yellow spider lives mainly in Europe. He tries to avoid people, so meeting him is not so easy. Its bite is dangerous for humans: at first the victim will feel nausea and headache, and then the condition may worsen greatly. The bite site will be very painful, and the wound will take a long and painful time to heal.

The yellow sac spider is one of the most poisonous insects found in Europe.

Hairy spider

The name fully characterizes the appearance of this creature - it has many hairs throughout its body, reminiscent of wool. It sounds, as it looks, extremely disgusting, especially for those who cannot stand spiders. It is better to beware of encounters with furry predators, as their poison is dangerous to humans. But, despite the toxicity of their bites, many are not afraid and keep hairy spiders at home in cages or jars. The owners feed, water and watch them, taking beautiful and at the same time chilling photographs.

The hairy spider has a strong toxic venom that it produces in large quantities

Brown recluse spider (loxosceles reclusa)

This terrifying creature lives in America and is rarely found in the wild. Its venom contains extremely dangerous substances that can cause tissue necrosis. The brown recluse spider loves to hide in residential buildings, preferring to weave webs behind pictures, in various boxes, under baseboards, and in shoes. In nature, it lives under the bark of trees, in burrows and crevices. A recluse bite cannot be called fatal, but in rare cases, death is still possible.

A brown recluse spider bite can cause tissue and subcutaneous tissue necrosis

Missoulaena

11 species of Missoulena live in Australia, 1 in Chile. The spider received its name by mistake, since it was previously believed that it digs holes, like a mouse. In fact, he finds ready-made holes and settles in them, weaving the entrance with a web and waiting for the victim. The missoulena most often hunts insects, and only sometimes attacks small animals.

Missoulaena is a dangerous spider whose venom can cause serious harm to human health.

Despite the fact that only about 40 human bites have been recorded in history, Missoulina is something to be wary of. The venom of this arthropod is quite dangerous, and only a timely administered antidote will prevent unwanted consequences.

Bishop's Widow (latrodectus bishopi)

Bishop's widow is much less common than other types of black widows. There is only one state in the USA where these spiders are found - Florida. Bishop's widow feeds on small insects, which she lures into her web. But sometimes attacks on people also occur, for example, if a person gets entangled in a web, and its owner decides that there is a danger to her or to her offspring.

Bishop's Widow is a poisonous spider that attacks only in moments of danger, for the purpose of self-defense

A fatal outcome from the bite of Bishop's widow is unlikely, but is still possible if a lot of poison enters the body or the victim is a child. Symptoms of a bite include convulsions, nausea, headaches, muscle pain, and confusion.

Brown widow (latrodectus geometricus)

The brown widow is believed to be native to Africa. But the first described and documented specimen was discovered in South America. Today they can be found all over the world, most often they live in the USA, Japan, Madagascar, Cyprus, South Africa, and Australia. The brown widow chooses residential buildings, garages, old tires, various bushes and other vegetation as her home.

Brown widow venom causes only minor health problems, but can sometimes be quite serious.

This species is not considered the most aggressive, but its poison is still dangerous to humans. In most cases, victims get away with a deterioration in health for some time and a wound on the skin at the site of the bite, but over the past 30 years there is information about two cases of death from brown widow venom.

Karakurt

This spider is characterized by peacefulness. He attacks first extremely rarely and shows aggression when disturbed. Its victims most often include large horned animals, very rarely people. But if the karakurt bites you, you should immediately consult a doctor.

The pain will be quite severe, and after 10-15 minutes shortness of breath, vomiting, and a headache may begin. Depending on the state of health, the outcome can vary from temporary illness to death.

Karakurt is a spider that does not attack first, but its bite is poisonous and can be fatal

Sydney leukoweb spider (atrax robustus)

The leukoweb spider behaves a little strangely - it runs in intermittent steps, stops for a while and then starts running again. It lives in tall grass and bushes, attacking small insects. Until some time, atrax robustus was found only in Sydney, but now it can be encountered on Fraser Island and in Queensland. This is one of the most dangerous creatures for humans; its bite can cause damage to the central nervous system and lead to death.

The Sydney leukoweb spider poses a serious threat to people and pets

Six-eyed sand spider (sicariidae)

This is one of the most dangerous spiders in the world, which is particularly cunning - it hides in corners, stones, tree roots and sand, waiting for its prey. When it sees an insect or animal, it suddenly rushes at them and stings.

It does not attack a person just like that, but if a meeting with such a spider takes place, it is unlikely that it will be possible to do without bites. And if this happens, you should immediately seek medical help, since the risk of dying from the venom of a six-eyed sand spider is quite high.

The six-eyed sand spider is one of the five most dangerous insects in the world

Black widow (latrodectus mactans)

The black widow is so called because after mating the female eats the male. The most toxic are also the females, whose venom can cause severe convulsions. Until an antidote was invented, the mortality rate from this spider's bite was about 5%. You should beware of the black widow while on vacation in hot countries. She often hides in living quarters, where she settles down comfortably and breeds.

A bite from a female black widow can be fatal to humans.

Brazilian running spider (phoneutria)

One of the most dangerous creatures on the planet, aggressive towards all living things, including humans. Runner's venom contains a high dose of a neurotoxin that, when ingested into the human body, causes loss of muscle control and often cardiac arrest. It is quite large (about 16 cm in length), so it is difficult to miss. It is found most often in America, northern Argentina, Havana, Peru and Venezuela.

The Brazilian spider is very aggressive and poisonous.

funnel web spider

There are more than 500 species of funnel-web spiders worldwide, some of which are highly venomous. Children should beware of their bites, as for them the venom is deadly and can kill instantly. However, for most adults it is not dangerous, and the discomfort after the bite lasts no more than 15 minutes.

The funnel web spider can attack a person if it believes that there is a threat to him

White tail spider

For a long time it was considered one of the most dangerous arachnids, but recently scientists have found that the venom of the white-tailed spider, although dangerous, is not fatal. The toxicity of the bite is high - severe swelling forms on the skin, developing into a painful tumor. Ulcers and wounds may not heal for a long time.

The white-tailed spider has toxic venom that can cause serious harm to human health.

Spider mouse

The mouse spider got its name not because it is hairy or lives in a hole, but because of its love of eating mice. In addition to mice, it attacks insects, but tries to avoid humans. His venom is highly toxic to anyone he chooses to sacrifice.

The mouse spider attacks mice and insects by injecting a paralyzing neurotoxin

Goliath tarantula

Arachnophobes may lose consciousness at the sight of a Goliath tarantula. This is a very large and hairy monster, reaching about 25 cm in length. The length of the paws of an adult is at least 15 cm, and the length of the body is 10 cm. It is not difficult to guess that for food it chooses larger victims, for example, mice, small animals and birds.

Having met a person on his way and noticing danger in him, the goliath, without hesitation, will attack. The bite will be painful, and the wound will take a very long time to heal.

The Goliath tarantula is the largest member of the spider order in the world.

banana spider

This predator got its name because of its habitat - it likes to make its home on banana palm trees. A large spider with hairs all over its body hunts all living things. Its bite is deadly to humans, so you should avoid meeting it as much as possible. In Russia it is not found in the wild; it can only be seen in boxes of tropical fruits or in terrariums.

The banana spider is a poisonous insect that usually lives on banana palms.

Theraphose blonde

Theraphosa blond is a type of tarantula. It is very scary and large, the weight of an individual can reach 170 g. The arthropod hunts insects, small animals and birds. Its danger lies not only in its poisonous bites, but also in the fibers that it can throw at a potential victim. These hairs irritate the mucous membranes and disarm the opponent. The blonde theraphosa hunts at night, and during the day prefers to rest and sleep in its shelter.

Theraphosa blond is a large nocturnal spider

Pouch spider (bag spider)

The poisonous bag spider inhabits dry areas overgrown with grass and shrubs. It can often be found in the Rostov and Volgograd regions. He doesn’t just bite his opponent, but seems to stab him, for which he is also called a piercer. The bite brings severe pain that spreads over a large area of ​​the body.

The pouch spider is quite aggressive and can attack humans, but its venom is not fatal.

Wolf spider

The wolf spider got its name because of its unique hunting style. Unlike other arthropod arachnids, it does not weave a web, but stalks and attacks prey. It does not pose a significant danger to humans. Redness, itching, and short-term pain may appear at the site of the bite. However, the tropical species of arthropod can cause significant discomfort, which will force you to consult a doctor.

Wolf spiders are slightly poisonous; their bite, as a rule, does not pose a danger to humans

Spider Katipo

Katipo has a very calm disposition compared to other predators. He will never attack a person first and prefers to hide from people by running. It is extremely rare that bites do occur, and they are inflicted by females, who are slightly more aggressive.

The venom is not fatal, but the bite may cause discomfort and pain, as well as temporary general malaise.

A female Katipo can bite a person, but her bite will not be fatal, but rather unpleasant

Northern tunnel spider

A close relative of the Australian funnel-web spider, the northern tunnel spider, unlike its counterparts, lives in trees in forests. Meetings with it should be avoided, since the arthropod’s venom is not just dangerous, but fatal. The bite causes severe pain, and if you do not take the antidote, intoxication will begin, the severity and consequences of which depend on the health status of the victim.

The northern tunnel spider is a poisonous insect that can be found in fields, basements or caves

Mason spider

A distinctive feature of the mason's behavior is his hunting technique. He builds holes, closing them with peculiar doors made of leaves, earth and silk, then the holes stick out halfway and wait for the victim. These creatures become especially aggressive if they feel threatened, and can painfully bite an opponent. The venom of the mason spider is dangerous because it can cause a severe allergic reaction.

The mason spider rarely bites, so the risk to human health will be minimal

Wandering tiger spider

This is a large predator with a terrifying appearance, which got its name due to the long hunting trips. It does not weave a web, but goes in search of prey over long distances, mainly in the dark. Its prey is insects and small vertebrates.

It is not very poisonous to people, but its bite is painful and can lead to temporary deterioration in health.

The bite of a wandering tiger spider can be accompanied by serious complications due to the toxicity of the venom

Baboon spider

The baboon is one of the most poisonous and largest spiders in the world. It lives in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, but is not found in Russia. As a place of residence, it chooses holes and holes about 2 meters deep. It catches prey by spreading a web at the entrance to the hole.

When an insect or small animal becomes entangled in a net, the baboon attacks it and begins a meal, after which only paws and tails remain of the poor fellows. There are known cases where baboons mercilessly dealt with small snakes. It is also dangerous for humans - after a bite, severe discomfort appears and a bleeding wound forms on the skin.

The baboon spider is a large representative of arachnids with an aggressive disposition.

Lynx spider

There are 454 species of lynx spiders, most of which do not spin webs and prefer to hide in plants. It not only bites the victim, but also spits venom. When a toxic substance enters the human body, local swelling begins, reaching 25 cm in diameter.

The lynx spider spits a special web laced with poison at its prey.

It is better to view the most terrible and poisonous spiders in the world when they are placed in strong and reliable containers. Meeting them under other conditions is highly discouraged. Many of them are cold-blooded killers, literally drinking all the blood of their victims. Of course, they are unlikely to be able to “drink” a person due to the difference in size, but even after one bite, the spider’s venom causes undesirable health consequences.

Have you met poisonous spiders? Where was it and what was it like? Share your stories in the comments.

Sydney Leukoweb Spider / Atrax robustus

The Australian spider, the only one of the Atrax genus, can cause harm to health and even cause death in humans. History has even recorded deaths. Also known as the Sydney funnel web spider. They are quite large. On average they grow up to 5 cm. But there are individuals reaching 7 cm.

The settlement area is small. They are found only in New South Wales. It is capable of weaving a strong web, and makes a trap in the form of a funnel. Large insects and other arachnids become its victims.

Reptiles

African narrow-snouted crocodile

The African narrow-snouted crocodile is one of three species of crocodiles found in Africa (the other two are the Nile crocodile and the blunt-snouted crocodile).

Narrow-snouted crocodiles live in freshwater bodies of Central and Western Africa. They have a medium body size, generally slightly smaller than Nile crocodiles, but larger than some other species. Adults are usually about 2.5 m in length, but have been known to reach 4.2 m. Body weight is 125-325 kg. Narrow-snouted crocodiles have a thin snout that is used to catch prey, hence their name.

Chameleon

These colorful lizards are known for their ability to change their colors and patterns, their long and sticky tongue, and their eyes that can move independently of each other.

Chameleons live in a variety of habitats, from tropical forests and lowlands to deserts, semi-deserts, scrub savannas and even mountains. Many live in trees, but some live in grass, fallen leaves and dry branches.

Black Mamba

The black mamba is a poisonous snake that lives only in Africa. Color ranges from gray to dark brown, but not black. Juveniles are generally lighter in color than adults, but darken with age. Mature individuals often reach a body length of 3 m.

This snake leads a terrestrial lifestyle and lives in savannas, woodlands, rocky slopes, and sometimes in dense forests. The black mamba hunts small mammals and birds. It is capable of reaching speeds of 11 km/h over short distances. Despite its reputation as a fearsome and very aggressive snake, the black mamba generally avoids people unless threatened or attempted to lure it into a trap.

Spurred turtle

The spurred tortoise is the largest land tortoise on the African continent and the third largest in the world, behind the Galapagos and giant tortoises. It reaches a body length of 76 cm and a weight of 45 kg, and some males grow up to 90 kg. This species is quite common as a pet as they are curious and intelligent.

Six-eyed sand spider / Sicariidae

A dangerous spider, whose venom can kill a person, has learned to easily camouflage itself with its environment. He attacks from ambush, hiding in the sand, among stones or in the roots of trees.

They began to study them at the end of the 19th century. And they determined that they live in the sandy regions of South Africa and Latin America. Several species have been found on the North American continent and in Southeast Asian countries. An antidote has not yet been found, so when encountering this dangerous spider, it is better to avoid it.

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Spider-Man Villains We've Met in the Movies

First of all, we are going to list down the ones that have gained a lot of popularity on the big screen. The following list is all those enemies of Spider-Man that we met in his films.

Green Goblin

The first and, of course, one of the most famous is the Green Goblin . One of the most famous villains to face our arachnid friend since his first film, which was released in 2002.

He was played by Willem Dafoe, who played a man with a somewhat deranged profile who ended up trying to kill Spider-Man several times. After the character's fictional death, his son took over in these films. This role was played by Harry Osborm, played by James Franco.

Doctor Octopus

In the second film Spider-Man 2, we were able to meet another enemy of the well-known Spider-Man: Doctor Octopus . This was another crazy person who managed to attach a structure with 4 robotic arms that served as an attack and defense tool against Spider-Man. The most interesting thing about this villain is that he is the only one Spider-Man has never been able to defeat.

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Arriving a little later in Spider-Man 3, we saw Venom . First, a symbiote from outer space managed to infect our friend Spider-Man. But after getting rid of him, he took over Eddie Brock Jr., who we now know as this monster with very bad ideas, who later had his own solo movie.

Sandman

During the same Spider-Man 3 movie, Marvel introduced us to the Sandman figure. A former prisoner who was trapped in a nuclear accident that fused all of his cells with sand, giving him the ability to manipulate it at will and take it into many forms.

lizard

In the New Spider-Man Movie, we had the opportunity to meet another villain who is trying to destroy Spider-Man. This is a lizard who was actually named Dr. Curt Connors until he injected himself with a serum containing reptilian DNA to try to get his arm back, but things didn't turn out as he expected. This serum eventually transformed him into a giant half-human lizard, possessing enormous strength and amazing speed and agility.

electro

Electro is undoubtedly Spider-Man's enemy, which sounds quite familiar to you. You know, this creature of pure energy that can amaze you just by touching you. We met him in Amazing Spider-Man 2. He is played by famous actor Jamie Foxx.

Rhino

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie also took the time to introduce us to Rhino . This villain is known for wearing rhinoceros-shaped armor, which gives him superhuman strength. It doesn't look like it's stellar, but it's one foe that managed to make the jump from the comics to the big screen.

Vulture

On the other hand, another Spider-Man foe that many liked in the comics was the Vulture . He appeared in Spider-Man: Homecoming as Peter Parker tried to balance his college life while dealing with the attacks of this enemy. And the truth is, with those metal wings and those robotic claws, he didn't make it any easier.

Mysterio

The villain known as Mysterio knew how to play cards to fool us all, including the young Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Far From Home. This enemy is not particularly powerful, but his true strength lies in his mind and his ability to create illusions and deceive the feelings of others.

Black Widow / Latrodectus mactans

These poisonous spiders live alone and form pairs only during the mating season. For the male, such a meeting turns out to be the last, because after mating, the female eats her partner without a twinge of conscience. Hence the frightening name widow. It's simple. She needs more energy to bear offspring.

They have an aggressive disposition. They bite in moments of danger for self-defense. The poison causes latrodectism, accompanied by convulsions, vomiting, profuse sweating, and fever. With appropriate treatment, symptoms disappear within a few days and the person recovers.

Reproduction

Poisonous spiders reproduce in a rather specific way. The male finds the lady of his heart with the help of the olfactory organs located on the pedipalps (tentacles). The mating process occurs at night and lasts several minutes; The spider releases a sticky substance with spermatophores onto the soil surface, after which it picks it up with chelicerae and transports it into the female’s genital opening.

When mating, the male behaves reflexively; if you remove the female at this moment, the spider will not even notice it and will continue its actions, which have lost all meaning. During fertilization, the female is characterized by inert behavior; the male even has to drag her along with him. After intercourse, the lady, who was previously very passive, suddenly becomes aggressive and is even capable of eating the male, so it is better for the latter to get away as quickly as possible.

After some time, the female begins to build a burrow, into which she lays up to 200 eggs. Since the embryos begin to develop already in the female’s oviducts, after a couple of weeks small phalangeal spiders appear from the laid eggs, which until the first molt are devoid of articulation, covered with a transparent thin cuticle, and remain practically motionless. Afterwards, their newly formed integument hardens and dismembers, and hairs appear on the body. The female stays with the offspring until they become stronger. There are suggestions that she even provides them with food.

In winter, the camel spider hibernates; some have this feature even in the summer months.

Brazilian spider spider / Phoneutria

In 2010, an inhabitant of the tropical forests of Central and Latin America was included in the pages of the Guinness Book of Records as the most poisonous in a huge family of spiders. This is also a banana spider, as it is often found in packages of this tropical fruit. By the way, don’t miss our website most-beauty.ru TOP 10 little-known and slightly shocking facts about bananas.

These spiders are also called wandering spiders, as they are nomads and cannot stay in one place for a long time. They constantly migrate in search of food and new victims. In total, there are 8 species of such unusual and dangerous spiders in nature. The wandering spider is endowed with strong poison. Once in the blood, it simply kills a person if you do not help in the first half hour after the bite. Fortunately, the antidote has long been put into production.

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Mammals

African buffalo

On the mainland, only one species of buffalo lives - the African buffalo. These animals are relatively dangerous to humans, as they kill more than 200 people every year. The species is considered the largest among living bulls. The weight of adult individuals varies between 700-1000 kg, and body length - from 300 to 340 cm. Height at the withers ranges from 150 to 180 cm. Sexual dimorphism is pronounced, males are larger than females. Both sexes are characterized by large and inwardly curved horns, although in females they are shorter and thinner. Buffaloes are herbivores and consume an amount of food equal to 2% of their body weight per day.

African savannah hare

The African savanna hare is a medium-sized mammal, growing in length from 41 to 58 cm, with a body weight of 1.5-3 kg. The ears are long and black at the tips. The coat color of the head and body is grayish-brown, the sides and limbs are reddish-brown, and the belly is white. The tail is black above and white below. This species lives in wooded savannas throughout Africa. The hare is a solitary animal that is nocturnal and feeds on grass.

African elephant

African elephants are a genus of animals from the elephant family, which today are considered the largest land mammals. There are two types: savanna and forest. The savannah species is larger (about 7500 kg) and its tusks are turned outward, while the forest type (weighing about 5000 kg) has a darker color and its tusks are straighter and point downward.

Elephants can live in almost any habitat that provides abundant food and water. Populations are scattered throughout Africa from the southern Sahara to the tropical forests of Central and West Africa.

Hippopotamus

common hippopotamus
Africa is home to the common and pygmy hippopotamus. Hippos are the third largest living land mammals, after white rhinoceroses. The hippopotamus has four webbed toes, which allows it to evenly distribute the weight of the animal and move along the ground.

pygmy hippopotamus

The body is gray in color, with very thick, almost bare skin. Hippos do not have sweat or sebaceous glands, but they do secrete a viscous red fluid that protects the animal's skin from the sun and may be a healing agent. The flat, paddle-like tail is used to spread excrement to mark territory boundaries.

Big-eared fox

It lives in dry savannas and semi-deserts of Eastern and Southern Africa, where its main food is termites and beetles.

The bat-eared fox has unusually large ears in relation to the size of its head. The coat color is usually yellow-brown, with a light neck and belly. The tips of the ears, paws and tail are black. The limbs are relatively short.

Bongo

Bongo antelopes can only be found in forests with dense undergrowth in tropical Africa. In particular, they are found in the lowland tropical forests of West Africa and the Congo Basin, as well as in the Central African Republic and South Sudan.

Bongos are large and heavy forest antelopes. They have a dark red or chestnut coat with 10-15 vertical white stripes that run down the sides. Females are usually brighter than males. Both sexes have spiral-shaped horns. Large ears are believed to enhance hearing, and the distinctive coloring helps the animals identify each other in dark forest habitats. They do not have any special secretion glands, so they rely less than other antelopes on scent to find each other.

Gazelle Dorcas

The Dorcas gazelle is a unique animal, perfectly adapted for living in the desert, as it can do without water. This gazelle gets all the necessary liquid from the African plants that it feeds on. However, if a source of drinking is present nearby, the Dorcas gazelle will not refuse the pleasure of drinking water.

Body size ranges from 12.6-16.5 kg. They have long ears and curved horns. The coat color varies from sandy or golden to reddish brown and depends on the geographical habitat.

wild dog

The wild dog or African wild dog is a predatory mammal from the canine family. In appearance it resembles a hyena, but the red wolf is considered its close relative. Wild dogs are found in arid zones and savannas of Africa. They can also be found in wooded areas and mountainous habitats where their prey is common.

The African wild dog is sometimes called a hunting dog. She has a colorful, spotted coat, large ears, and a bushy tail with a white tip. No other wild dogs have exactly the same appearance, making them easy to identify.

Giraffe

The giraffe is the tallest mammal in the world. This animal is undoubtedly adapted to feed on vegetation inaccessible to other herbivores. The giraffe has unusually elastic blood vessels with a series of valves that help compensate for the sudden accumulation of blood (and prevent loss of consciousness) when the head is raised, lowered, or swung violently.

Giraffes are found in sub-Saharan semi-arid and dry savannas where trees grow.

Zebra

The zebra subgenus belongs to the equine genus and includes three species: Grevy's zebra (East Africa), Burchell's zebra (southeast Africa) and mountain zebra (Namibia and South Africa). All species have characteristic black and white stripes, which are a unique pattern for each individual.

They are found in a variety of habitats such as grasslands, savannas, woodlands, thorny bushes, mountains and coastal hills. However, various anthropogenic factors have a major impact on zebra populations, particularly hunting for their skins and habitat destruction. Grévy's zebras and mountain zebras are endangered, while Burchell's zebras are of least concern.

Canna

Eland is the largest species of antelope. However, it is quite hardy, can run fast and jumps up to 2.5 m in height. Males and females have horns curled at the base, although in females they are usually longer and thinner. Coat color varies from yellow-brown to gray or bluish-gray and depends on the age of the animal - the oldest antelopes are almost black. On the chest and forehead of males there is a tuft of hair, which grows and becomes thicker as the animal matures. Elands live in mountains, deserts, forests and swamps.

Felines

The cat family includes two subfamilies: large and small cats, representatives of which live in Africa.

From the subfamily of big cats, lions and leopards are found on the continent, and small cats are represented by: cheetah, caracal, sand cat, black-footed cat, forest cat, serval and golden cat.

Rhinoceros

There are two types of rhinoceroses in Africa - white and black. White rhinos live primarily in South Africa, but they have also been reintroduced to Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Zambia and Ivory Coast. Most of the black rhinoceros population is concentrated in four countries: South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Kenya.

The white rhinoceros has a wide muzzle and a flat upper lip. The body color is gray, the muzzle is elongated, and there is a hump on the back of the head. The black rhinoceros has a prehensile upper lip and body color ranging from dark brown to dark gray. Both species have two horns and the front one is always longer.

Baboon

Baboons are a genus of primates from the monkey family. It includes five species of animals common to the African continent: the Anubis baboon, the hamadryas, the Guinea baboon, the baboon and the baboon. They are terrestrial primates found in open savannas, open forests and hills throughout Africa.

All species differ in size and body weight. The body length of the Guinea baboon is 50 cm and the weight is 14 kg, while the largest, the bear baboon, has a body length of 120 cm and weighs about 40 kg.

Aardvark

Aardvarks are the only representatives of the order Aardvarks. They have short necks connected to a massive, almost naked body and a strongly arched back. The legs are short, the hind limbs are longer than the front ones. The head is elongated, with a long, narrow muzzle and nostrils that can close. The long, tubular ears are usually erect, but can be folded and closed. The short but muscular tail is cone-shaped and tapers towards the end. Thick claws on the front paws are well suited for digging.

They live in all regions from dry savannas to rain forests, where there are sufficient termites to eat, access to water, and sandy or clay soil.

Chimpanzee

The chimpanzee genus includes two species: the common chimpanzee and the pygmy (bonobo). Chimpanzees are distributed from southern Senegal to western Uganda and western Tanzania. Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania is the first park in Africa dedicated to chimpanzees.

Chimpanzees are among the closest relatives of humans, sharing about 98% of their genes. They have stocky bodies with long arms and short legs. Most of the body is covered with long black hair, but the muzzle, ears and fingers are bare.