Tasmanian Spiders
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Tasmanian Spiders

Some interesting facts about the Tasmanian spider

  • It prefers to dwell in caves
  • Its silk has special chemical properties that protect it from bacterial and fungal infections
  • The spider is only to be found in Tasmania and that's where it got its name from
  • A hungry female Tasmanian spider would not hesitate in devouring her mate
  • The spider weaves horizontal webs unlike other spiders
  • They can grow to leg spans of 18cm

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