Top 10 Most Dangerous Spiders In The World
5. Six-Eyed Sand Spider
The six-eyed sand spider is a medium-sized spider, found in deserts and other sandy places in southern Africa. Toxicology studies have demonstrated that the venom is particularly potent, with a powerful hemolytic/necrotoxic effect, causing blood vessel leakage, thinning of the blood and tissue destruction. This spider buries itself in the sand and strikes from ambush at prey that wanders too closely. Sand particles adhere to cuticles on its abdomen, thus acting as a natural camouflage if uncovered. If disturbed, it will run a short distance and bury itself again. The six-eyed spider has a poor sense of direction, unlike other species of spiders. On top of this it can survive a year without a meal or even a drop to drink, making it a patient hunter.
