White Spider: Is it dangerous to meet him?

As with anything unusual, a white spider can terribly frighten even an adult sensible person. In some cases, this fear is unfounded, because there are spiders that are completely safe for humans. Of course, you should not take them into your hands and play with them, because the bites of many of them, although they do not cause harm to health, but can be painful. However, in some cases a meeting with an unusual creature can have fatal consequences. Let's consider more in detail the most widespread kinds of the arachnids, having white color.

Karakurt

Knowledgeable people say that this white spider is dangerous to humans. Its poison is not as strong as the poison of a black fellow, but for a child, an old man, or a weakened patient, a bite can become fatal.

Carefully look at the picture of the Karakurt and try to memorize it. The "hourglass" on the back, like that of the Black widow, related to him , this spider does not have, but you can recognize it by the presence of four recessed dots on the back. The head and abdomen of this species are usually yellowish.

This spider can be met in some regions of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, in the south of Russia, in some countries of Africa and the Middle East. If you see this creature, try not to disturb his peace and remember: spiders are not interested in people, they are afraid of them and will never attack first. But if by negligence you hit a spider and he responds aggressively, the victim should immediately consult a doctor.

The white lady

Of all the white spiders, the lady is the largest - the range of legs sometimes reaches 10 cm. This species lives in the hot African desert of Namib. A peculiar climate dictates its conditions, people in those parts are relatively few. There are practically no cases of this spider attack on humans, therefore the species is not considered dangerous.

Often this creature is called a "dancing spider", due to its peculiar manner of movement and characteristic percussion. It is established that with the help of frequent "stamping" spiders communicate with each other: they transmit signals about danger and even offer to create a family.

This white spider, like many relatives, is a predator and feeds on insects. If fate brings you to the Namib desert and you are fortunate enough to meet a white lady, try not to frighten her. They have a wonderful hearing, but their vision is rather weak. Watch this beauty, trying not to make noise, because it is not often possible to see such an unusual creature.

Flower Spider

This creature is a type of spider-boat. White is his main distinguishing feature. It would be more accurate to say that it is a spider with a white back and a white belly, and its legs and head are more saturated in color. These small creatures are distributed almost throughout Europe (except in the coldest northern regions), in North America, Russia, and Japan. Males on average reach 4 mm in length, and females are twice as large. Finding a flower sidearm is easy. On the lateral surfaces of his snow-white abdomen there are red stripes.

Dangers to humans, this creature does not represent. If you see it in your garden - do not drive or destroy: the small spider is a gluttonous predator, in the menu of which garden pests often fall.

White Demon

But with the next being, jokes are bad. The chance to meet it is among those who travel to Africa and South America. This large black and white spider is characterized by aggressive behavior, and its poison is toxic to humans. The species Heteroscodra maculata does not belong to the most dangerous spiders , but its bites are painful, require medical attention. The poison of the spider quickly spreads through the body and can do a lot of harm.

The swing of the legs of this creature reaches 15 cm. His body is covered with hairs that make him look like a fur toy. But this impression is deceptive - in front of you a formidable opponent. Contacts with it should be avoided.

Folk signs

Since ancient times, spiders have caused many controversial associations. According to some sources, they were considered guardians of the house, and on the other - foreshadowed unexpected guests and even the invasion of enemies. But a white spider has always been considered a harbinger of goods. This applies even to dreams.

Large white spiders, seen in a dream, are considered as harbingers of weddings, achievements, promotions for work and profit.

Summarizing, we can say that even the most dangerous and poisonous species of spiders carry danger only to those who are eager to grab them in their hands and in every way interfere with the quiet spider's life. But you can not notice a white creature except in the snow - but they do not run through the snow.

Careful attitude to all living things helps to avoid many unsafe situations.