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Pest Control : Sydney eastern mouse spider
Pest Control : Sydney eastern mouse spider
Mouse spiders were named by early European settlers because of the size and shape of their burrow. The Eastern Mouse Spider is often mistaken for the Sydney Funnel-web Spider. The differences are that the Eastern Mouse Spider has even larger fangs than the Sydney Funnel-web, a bulbous head and eyes that are wide apart. It also bites in a diagonal downward motion rather than vertically downwards.

Distribution:
 Eastern Mouse Spiders are common in South-eastern Australia but are rarely seen.

Habitat:
The burrows of the Eastern Mouse Spider have a trapdoor, and are usually built in damp areas and are used as protection against predators.

Appearance:
The female Eastern Mouse Spider has a black shiny body with large fangs and is 1.0cm to 3.0cm in Body length.

The male Eastern Mouse spider has a similar appearance to the female but is a little bit smaller and is mainly found around on cool nights looking for females.

Bite:

 Mouse spiders have a powerful bite and their venom is potentially as toxic as that of funnel-web spiders. In serious cases funnel-web spider anti venom has been used successfully. Apply first aid as for funnel-web spider bites and seek medical attention. If possible, collect the spider for identification.


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