Dysdera crocata
(Woodlouse Hunter)

Picture ID 5073

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This guy bit my back. Not happy!

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ItsyBitsy

Hi, welcome to Spider ID. 🙂 This is a Woodlouse Hunter (Dysdera crocata). I usually find them under rocks, not sure how one found it’s way onto your back. They’re not considered to be of medical significance (*everyone’s immune system is different though*), they do have big jaws however because they specialize in eating pill bugs. I bet they can give a real good pinch! Hope your recovery is quick and uneventful.

ItsyBitsy

Glad to hear you recovered without incident!

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