Harvestman Spider

True Spiders / Huntsmans

MOQ 20 head

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None. Harvestmen (Opiliones) have no venom glands and no fangs -- they are not capable of a venomous bite. Despite the common name, this animal is not a true spider (Araneae): it has a single fused body section rather than two, a single pair of eyes, and produces no silk. Primary defence is a pair of scent glands that release a mild deterrent secretion when the animal is harassed.

Harmless to handle. No bite risk and no urticating hairs. Legs are autotomous and extremely fragile -- a shed leg is never regrown, so handle by allowing the animal to walk onto an open hand and never restrain it by a leg.