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African Black Trapdoor Spider


African Black Trapdoor Spider (Gorgyrella sp.)

1.5" , $25 each

Fantastic Tanzanian species, Black Trapdoor Spiders make a "trap" type tunnel of web, with a fashioned camouflaged door for surprise attacks on prey! Very cool spider! These are not for handling, as they have a fairly potent venom. Don't let them crawl away!

Patent Leather Beetle


Patent Leather Beetle  (Odonotaenius disjunctus)

1.5” $5 each

The Patent Leather Beetle, also called Bess Beetle, is a native to the U.S. They are large, shiny black beetles that make a neat sound when disturbed. Neat creatures!

Brown Recluse


Brown Recluse (Loxosceles reclusa)

3/4-1.5” $5 each

These beautiful true spiders are native to the United States. They have a distinctive violin shaped mark on the carapace and a body coloration that sports all different shades of brown. This is one of the most venomous spiders in the U.S., so use extreme caution around them!


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