This is another introduced species. Several severe bites
have been recorded from this species. It is usually found in damp
sites, under rubbish or stones.
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description |
| Body length: |
male up to 11mm, female up to 14mm.
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| Colour: |
as illustrated |
| Identification: |
by colour, large fangs and the presence
of six eyes. |
| Egg sac: |
a silken retreat in which the mother
seals herself with the eggs until the young
are independent |
| Eggs: |
imm in diameter, rich cream in colour,
25-40 in number |
| Dimorphism: |
male slimmer and slightly smaller |
| Food: |
slaters |
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