Spiderwatch: A Guide to Australian SpidersIllustrated with an identification guide, colour drawings and photographs, this is an easy-to-use and practical field manual. It contains advice on where to find spiders and how to draw, photograph, and take notes on them as well as facts on anatomy and evolution. More than 100 of the most often encountered Australian spiders are depicted. Most of these are described in detail, with information on toxicity, habitat and prey capture. As well, this includes facts on Australia's dangerous spiders and advice on first aid. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Firstaid for spider bites | 26 |
Anatomy and how it works | 39 |
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