Spider: Velvet Spider

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Karin Mitton
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Spider: Velvet Spider

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From the Eresidae family, I always consider Velvet Spiders the teddy bears of the spider world.

Ground Velvet Spider - Dresserus sp.

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But sometimes the teddy bear can be in a bad mood.

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On an outing with the Gauteng Spider club 2 weeks ago we found another incredibly special spider - a White Velvet spider (Stegodyphus tentriicola). Also extremely gorgeous.

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:D
Thanks Karin , love these photos :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

You do have some awesome little creatures around you :D
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Thanks for sharing these amazing pics Karin. :clap:
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