Like everything unusual, a white spider can scare even an adult sane person. In some cases, this fear is unfounded, because there are spiders that are completely safe for humans. Of course, you should not pick them up and play with them, because the bites of many of them, although they will not cause harm to health, can be painful. However, in some cases, a meeting with an unusual creature can have fatal consequences. Let us consider in more detail the most common arachnids with a white color.
Karakurt
Knowledgeable people say that this white spider is dangerous for humans. Its poison is not as strong as the poison of the black fellow, however, for a child, an old man or a weakened patient, a bite can become fatal.
Look carefully at the photo of karakurt and try to remember it. There is no “hourglass” on the back, like that of the Black Widow related to it, but this spider can be recognized by the presence of four recessed points on the back. The head and abdomen of this species are usually yellowish.
You can meet this spider in some regions of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, in the south of Russia, in some countries of Africa and the Middle East. If you see this creature, try not to disturb its peace and remember: spiders are not interested in people, they are afraid of them and will never attack first. But if, through negligence, you hit the spider and he answered aggressively, the victim must immediately consult a doctor.
White lady
Of all the white spiders, the largest lady is the leg span sometimes reaches 10 cm. This species inhabits the hot African Namib desert. The peculiar climate dictates its own conditions; there are relatively few people in those parts of the world. There are practically no cases of attack of this spider on a person, so the species is not considered dangerous.
Often this creature is called a “dancing spider, ” thanks to its peculiar manner of movement and characteristic tapping. It has been established that with the help of frequent “stomp”, spiders communicate with each other: they transmit danger signals and even offers to create a family.
This white spider, like many relatives, is a predator and feeds on insects. If fate brings you to the Namib desert and you are lucky enough to meet a white lady, try not to scare her. They have excellent hearing, but their vision is weak. Observe this beauty, trying not to make noise, because it is not often possible to see such an unusual creature.
Flower spider
This creature is a type of side-walker spider. White color is its main distinguishing feature. It will be more accurate to say that this is a spider with a white back and white abdomen, and its legs and head have a more saturated color. These small creatures are common almost throughout Europe (except for the coldest northern regions), in North America, Russia, and Japan. Males, on average, reach 4 mm in length, and females are twice their size. Getting to know the flower side walker is easy. On the side surfaces of its snow-white abdomen there are red stripes.
This creature does not pose a danger to humans. If you see it in your garden, do not drive it away or destroy it: a small spider is a voracious predator, whose menu often includes garden pests.
White Demon
But with the next creature, the jokes are bad. Those who travel across Africa and South America have chances to meet him. This large black and white spider has aggressive behavior and its poison is toxic to humans. The Heteroscodra maculata species does not belong to the most dangerous spiders, but its bites are painful and require medical attention. Spider venom quickly spreads over the body and can cause a lot of trouble.
The creature’s legs span reaches 15 cm. Its body is covered with hairs that make it look like a fur toy. But this impression is deceptive - in front of you is a formidable opponent. Contact with him should be avoided.
