.
Here a GI holds up two Camel Spiders for you to see.
How would you like to find one of those in your bed at night ?
 | Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years. Thanks, CNET Support |
General discussion
Anybody want a Baghdad pet ?
Discussion is locked
4 Posts
- Collapse
- Collapse -
Those critters certainly look fierce!
You can read more about them at Solifugae (Camel Spider) where it notes that This species possesses no poison and relies on strength and speed. It is carnivorous and lives on a diet of insects, spiders, scorpions and small lizards.
You can also read about one of the Urban Legends around the Camel Spider at Camel Spiders Found in Iraq - Netlore Archive
- Collapse -
Very good Bill. Yes they are solifugids which are not really true spiders at all. They have no silk or venom glands. They are also known as wind scorpions but they're not a real scorpion either. They are hearty eaters and easy to keep as pets though...
CNET Forums
Operating Systems
Software
Electronics & Gadgets
Hardware
Tablets & Mobile Devices
General Help
Roadshow Autos
Chowhound
Comic Vine
GameFAQs
GameSpot
Giant Bomb
TechRepublic