Loxosceles deserta
Color: Sandy Brown
Size: 7 – 12 mm
Shape: Slender long legs, Abdomen oval and smooth
Nutrition: Carnivorous.
Habitat: Arizona, Nevada, California, Mexico
They are an introverted species and avoid humans and large animals.
They prefer to live in dry and undisturbed areas.
They are active at night to hunt and hide during the day.
They weave irregular and small nets.
They live in extreme desert climates.
They rarely bite. Their bites are poisonous, causing tissue damage.
Bite symptoms can be painless or slightly painful.
There are symptoms such as redness and swelling.
If the symptoms become severe, you should seek medical attention.
Irregular webs in dark and quiet areas.
Sighting of live activity.
Sighting of cream-colored egg sacs.
Reduced presence of small insects.
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