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I know this should probably be on the insect forum, but since there isn't much traffic there, I thought I would post here.
Where can I get good information on the arachnid called "Daddy Long Legs" in the US.
I'm trying to dispell the myth, with someone that I work with, that the Daddy Long Legs is one of the "most venemous spiders...but mouth to small to bite a person". Unfortunately, this person was told this myth by one of her High School Scientific Teachers. And of course, how could the science teacher be wrong...
From what I understand, the problem came about due to a spider in Austrailia that is also called a Daddy Long Legs, whose venom is highly toxic.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks
Big Dragonfly
Where can I get good information on the arachnid called "Daddy Long Legs" in the US.
I'm trying to dispell the myth, with someone that I work with, that the Daddy Long Legs is one of the "most venemous spiders...but mouth to small to bite a person". Unfortunately, this person was told this myth by one of her High School Scientific Teachers. And of course, how could the science teacher be wrong...
From what I understand, the problem came about due to a spider in Austrailia that is also called a Daddy Long Legs, whose venom is highly toxic.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks
Big Dragonfly