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Old 11-05-2013, 10:56 AM   #12
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When insects, small tadpoles or small fish move and vibrate the water just so, the spider lunges forward and grabs its prey with both legs and fangs simultaneously.

For the complete text, including a section on them biting humans , go here.

http://www.ottertooth.com/Temagami/N...hingspider.htm
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