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Friday 17 June 2016

Katipo Spiders

Katipo
People ask me what does a Katipo look like ?
A katipo looks similar  to a white tail spider but it has a red diamond on it's back  .The size of a katipo is  approximately   about the same size as a  milk bottle lid . They are a  endangered species of spider to New Zealand . Katipo is  one of the most venomous  . Katipo is one of the deadliest in the world .

Katipo can be found around Bush, Trees , Forest and dark places for example like  in the basement and house roofs and some dark corner even in  a warm location  . Also it is  capable to  deliver  venomous  liquid  to people and not only that but its enemies who approach them .

Defence:
This spider has built in tools to defend and attack,  It uses hey its two fangs to kill its prey by injecting a complex venom when it bites. And it takes a couple minutes to effect the person or the insect . The venom has a polarise effect .   
They are also attracted to bits of food and they don’t really like the smell of garlic. And they have nasty  spider web .

Conclusion :

Many people think and it’s true when people say that  the most beautiful spiders are the most dangerous species  in the world.