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Poisonous and safe spiders of central Russia

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Spiders are representatives of arachnids. They have 8 legs and a two-part body. They differ depending on the species in size, food preferences and hunting.

Territory and climate of the middle zone

The middle zone of the Russian Federation is called the territory of the European part, which stretches from the borders with Belarus and to the Caucasus Mountains in the south. The type of climate in the territory is temperate continental, all seasons are pronounced.

The territory of the middle zone includes the areas:

  • Ivanovskaya;
  • Nizhny Novgorod;
  • Moscow;
  • Kostroma;
  • Smolensk;
  • Bryansk;
  • Tverskaya;
  • Orlovskaya;
  • Yaroslavskaya;
  • Kaluga;
  • Vladimirovskaya;
  • Tula.

It also conditionally includes:

  • northern: Pskov, Vologda and even Leningrad;
  • eastern: Penza, Saratov, Ulyanovsk, Kirov;
  • southern: Kursk, Lipetsk, Belgorod.
Heyrakantum is a spider that does not bite itself, but in case of danger it attacks a person. Found in steppes and fields. The spider bites painfully, but he himself prefers to avoid trouble. It bites painfully, the bite site turns blue, swells, blisters may appear.
yellow sak
Spiders that are often confused with black widows. They are less dangerous, but it is better not to meet them. From a bite for a long time, weakness, pain and increased body temperature are felt. This type of spider often climbs into people's houses.
false black widow
A spider that lives equally well in water as well as on the surface. It is not dangerous to humans unless touched. It bites when touched, but is not very venomous. Sometimes it is planted in aquariums.
Serebryanka
A neighbor of people who is completely harmless, but helps to cope with insects. The body of the spider itself is gray and inconspicuous, but the long legs are intimidating. The spider weaves its web and waits for the victim in it.
Long-legged
A bright representative of sidewalkers, which is distinguished by its small size and bright color. These representatives are small, but brave and very good hunters. They are most often found in the sun, on beautiful flowers, in anticipation of prey.
flower spider
Representatives of this family are very common in the territory of the Russian Federation. They have a specific shape, in which part of the cephalothorax is raised. They move by jumping. All members of the genus are safe and very sweet.
jumpers
This phalanx spider lives in dry places. Its size is impressive, up to 7 cm, and the color allows you to merge with the environment, dark brown, brown or gray. The jaws of the representative are powerful, he bites strongly. There are food debris on the teeth, thus the spider can cause inflammation.
Phalanx
The same spider, only with a completely white abdomen. It has recently been no less common than the black representative. The poison is very dangerous, causing swelling, dizziness and severe pain. Allergy sufferers are at risk, fatal cases have been recorded.
Karakurt
Small spiders have beautiful webs. All individuals weave a skillful web, hunt large and small insects. Among a number of animals there are tiny or rare representatives. Most individuals do not harm humans, if only because they cannot bite through the skin.
Spinners
Representatives of this family are very good predators. They build holes for themselves, weave them with cobwebs and hunt insects from there. These are typical loners living far away from each other. Their color is camouflage, usually grey-brown and black. They got their name for their brave nature.
Wolves
The family of crabs walk like animals of the same name due to the special structure of the legs. They don't build webs, they hunt from their place. The shade of spiders is brownish-gray, especially those that live on the litter and on the ground. On flowers, representatives of unequals are usually small, but bright. These representatives are one of the most curious and active.
Side walkers
Spiders that have a small, almost tiny body but long legs. According to the name, this species prefers to live away from people and other representatives. Recluse spiders have a very dangerous venom. The bite of some species is even fraught not only with pain, but also with tissue necrosis.
Hermits

What to do when meeting with a spider

Usually spiders prefer not to seek adventure and avoid meeting people. Only in the event of a direct threat will the spider be the first to attack. Many do not harm even with bites, with the exception of some individuals that are especially poisonous.

If the spider got into the house, it is necessary to take it out carefully. Some prefer to kill the animal, but in case of defeat they risk being bitten.

There are a number superstition about the neighborhood of people and spiders.

Spiders of the middle band.

Spiders are best avoided.

If the spider has already bitten, you must:

  1. Wash the bite site.
  2. Apply a cold compress or ice.
  3. Take an antihistamine.

If further symptoms appear - swelling, headache, nausea, and the like, you need to go to the hospital. And allergy sufferers and children need to seek help immediately.

Conclusion

The territory of central Russia is very vast and diverse. It is home to many types of spiders. There are small harmless representatives among them, but there are also dangerous species with which the meeting is fraught.

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  1. anonym

    To write such posts, an afftr should study in more detail at least a biology textbook for the 8th grade of the 1993 model. The level of knowledge is depressing ...

    8 months ago

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