Neither a spider nor a scorpion, the whip spider is a unique type of arachnid. Its “whips” are a modified pair of front legs used to sense its surroundings.
More than 150 species of whip spiders are found across the tropics and subtropics. These fearsome-looking hunters strike at night. However, they have no venom, and they are not dangerous to humans.
Watch this episode of Stranger Creatures to learn fascinating facts about the whip spider:
About this series
In Stranger Creatures, biologist Romi Castagnino ventures into the Amazon rainforest to uncover weird and wonderful animals. Stay tuned to meet mind-controlling fungi and frogs with see-through skin!
