Camel Spider

Camel Spider: Galeodes arabs

These carnivorous insects grow to be about 6 inches (15cm) in length and weigh about 2oz (56g). They are not deadly to humans but their bite does hurt.

Camel spiders eat rodents, lizards, and small birds. They boast powerful jaws which can grow up to one-third of their body length. Camel spiders are not venomous, but they do utilize digestive fluids to liquefy their victims’ flesh, making it easy to suck the remains into their stomachs.

Credit: Guy Haimovitch

Fun Fact: Camel spiders are not spiders. While still in the arachnid class they are actually categorized as Solpugid.

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