Is the scotophaeus pretiosus poisonous?
Ground spiders usually do not bite, and may only bite when feeling coerced. They are very toxic, harmless to humans and other animals, and are generally not considered dangerous.
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Species of Scotophaeus
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods
Class
Arachnids
Order
Spiders
Family
Ground spiders
Genus
Scotophaeus
Species
Scotophaeus pretiosus (Scotophaeus pretiosus)
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