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  • Nov 19, 2008, 02:28 AM
    jouj
    Need 2 know what kind of spider is this ?
    Hello
    I currently live in Namibia a southern african country .
    I just found in my house a really weird looking spider that freacked me out it's hairy light colored (beige) with 10 legs and it has what appears to be 2 teeth
    The spider is almost 5 cm .
    I really would like 2 know what kind of spider is that and if it's harmful .:confused:
    Thanks
  • Nov 19, 2008, 04:03 AM
    Clough
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    Hi, jouj!

    Does the spider in the image below resemble the spider that you saw, please?

    Thanks!

    Attachment 13816
  • Nov 19, 2008, 08:03 AM
    jouj

    Yes exactly the spider in the image do u have any info about it ?
    Thanks
  • Dec 3, 2008, 08:41 AM
    gnahcd

    This is a sun spider - an arachnid in the Order Solpugida. Other common names include include camel spider, wind scorpion, sun scorpion. While it has been reported to have the ability to bite, it is easily avoided. Don't play with it.

    Solpugidae
    Solifugae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  • Dec 3, 2008, 08:41 AM
    gnahcd
    Another website:

    Sunspiders (Windscorpions)

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