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Rabid Wolf Spider
Rhabidosa rabida

Location

Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Date

10/07/2019

Description

Despite their name, these spiders are not rabid, nor do they exhibit any such affiliated behaviors. They can however run very fast when evading a threat, or pursuing prey. They are not threatening to humans as their venom is designed to help them subdue other arthropods.

Photo Link

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Learn More

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabidosa_rabida
Joseph Saunders
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