Sunspiders
SUNSPIDERS (Solifugae) These arachnids, commonly known in Zimbabwe as Gerrymuglins, Gerrymanders, Camel spiders, Rain spiders, Kalahari Ferraris, Romans and Hunting spiders,…
Violin Spiders
(Family Sicariidae) Several violin spider species occur in Southern Africa, but only Loxosceles simillima has so far been recorded throughout Zimbabwe.…
Scorpions and Scorpionism in Zimbabwe
With the onset of the hot and humid weather, scorpions will be out in abundance, having hibernated during the cooler months.…
The Button or Widow Spiders of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has a rich spider fauna. With the exception of a few species, all spiders have venom which is secreted by…
