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Excerpt(s) from the book Namibian Wildlife - an alternative guide for the traveller on safari.

 
  "The brown button spider does associate with humans though. This is a relative of the black window but less toxic. A bite can still hurt a lot and cause swelling in adults, let alone in children. These spiders like to hide in towels and clothing so it is a good idea to shake anything before letting it touch your skin."

"Sun spiders are in fact harmless, but have a reputation for stealing hair from animal’s fur, including the bushy beards of Afrikaans men out camping."



 

 

 


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