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- Tramp spider
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- Tramp spider
The Phoneutria rogue spider belongs to the Ctenidae family of runners. Poisonous arachnid was described relatively recently in 2012, found in Brazil. Natural habitat tropical countries of South, Central America. The family includes only 8 species. In 2010, a tramp spider hit the Guinness Book as the most poisonous arachnid in the world.
Description of appearance
A vagabond spider is a large arthropod. The size together with the paws reaches 10 cm. The structure is typical for all species of spiders - convex round abdomen, cephalothorax. The body is covered with a strong shell, long villi. The limbs are long, powerful. Allow a spider stroller to not only develop greater speed, but also to jump well.
Color varies by species. The black tramp spider is the largest species. In 2001, a rare species of poisonous wandering brazilian spider with a red color. The lower part of the abdomen is black, from above the whole body is covered with villi of light brown, reddish color. A photo of a tramp spider is located below.
On the head there are 8 eyes arranged in groups. Big eyes are on the sides of the head. This feature broadens the mind, but does not spider vision the best. Spiders are shortsighted, see vibrations, shadows, images, movement. The organs of smell and touch help to navigate in the external environment. Settled on the feet.
Habitats, lifestyle
Homeland is North, South America. The predator lives on banana plantations, but does not eat fruit at all. A huge creature does not weave a web, waits for the victim in a secluded place, hides among the leaves. The body color is similar to the bark of trees, so the predator goes unnoticed.
It does not form permanent holes; it does not create hunting networks; it quickly moves from one place to another. Thanks to these features, the animal began to be called a tramp, a nomad, a wanderer, a runner.
On a note!
During such trips, the spider often crawls into the abode of a person. Hiding among dishes, in cabinets, clothes, shoes. During the day, he quietly hides in a secluded place, with the onset of darkness he begins to become active.
Nutrition
There are no internal digestive organs, digestion of food occurs outside under the influence of predator saliva. The tramp hunts for large insects, other spiders, as well as birds, rodents, amphibians. At the time of the attack, it rises to its feet, warning of its intentions.
On a note!
At the sight of a prey, the predator immediately rushes to attack, inflicts a bite, introduces a poisonous substance. Almost instantly paralyzes the prey, injects saliva, and after a while absorbs the contents. Enzymes dissolve the insides to a liquid state. From insects there remains only a shell.
Danger to people
The Brazilian tramp spider does not attack a person, prefers to flee, but if he sees an encroachment on his own life, he immediately rushes to attack.
Important!
Most bites occur imperceptibly for a person when they put on clothes, put on shoes or take dishes, other objects where the spider hid.
The poison contains a powerful neurotoxin PhTx3. If it enters the bloodstream, it causes severe muscle cramps, paralysis, respiratory arrest, and circulatory failure. The antidote is available - Phoneutria.With timely administration, the condition normalizes. Otherwise, the poison of a bunch of tramp kills a baby in 15 minutes, an adult in half an hour.
Symptoms after spider bite:
- muscle paralysis;
- difficulty breathing
- hypertension;
- cardiopalmus;
- suffocation;
- vomiting
- nausea;
- severe abdominal pain;
- dizziness.
The reaction of the body to the ingestion of a toxic substance depends on the strength of the immune system. Sometimes a healthy person easily gets off with a local allergic reaction.
Interesting!
The poison of a Brazilian tramp is used in medicine for the manufacture of various medicines. It has been proven that in moderation, poison has a beneficial effect on potency.
Breeding
Before copulation, the male performs a kind of mating dance, attracting the attention of the female. Be sure to offer your chosen one a treat. Since a hungry female can safely eat a “boyfriend” without giving him the opportunity to prove himself. The same fate befell the weakened "suitors" who copulated several times.
The female lays eggs with a self-formed cocoon. Protects them until the moment of birth. After this, the young leaves, the spiders crawl in different directions. At one time, the female lays several hundred eggs, half survives.
Home Content
The homeless tramp spider is a dangerous, unpredictable creature. Exotic lovers keep it in terrariums. An animal does not attack a person theoretically, but in life this can happen. The owners of such a pet are recommended to stock up on antidotes, to take special care when feeding, during grooming.
