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It exclusively eats centipedes, spiders, and scorpions (very rarely). It is oviparous (egg-laying), and lays between 2 and 4 eggs in summer. It itself is eaten by other snakes (including garter snakes and stiletto snakes). [6]
Desert Spider, Stegodyphus lineatus, one of the best-described species that participates in matriphagy Matriphagy is the consumption of the mother by her offspring. [1] [2] The behavior generally takes place within the first few weeks of life and has been documented in some species of insects, nematode worms, pseudoscorpions, and other arachnids as well as in caecilian amphibians.
Reversed sexual cannibalism is also observed in a snake species called Malpolon monspessulanus, commonly known as Montpellier snakes. This behavior may occur due to their opportunistic feeding habits, lack of availability of prey, or competition for resources among the individuals of the species.
Spider cannibalism is the act of a spider consuming all or part of another individual of the same species as food. It is most commonly seen as an example of female sexual cannibalism where a female spider kills and eats a male before, during, or after copulation. Cases of non-sexual cannibalism or male cannibalism of females both occur but are ...
In some cases the spider vibrates the web of other spiders, mimicking the struggle of trapped prey to lure the host closer. Pholcids prey on Tegenaria funnel weaver spiders, and are known to attack and eat redback spiders, huntsman spiders and house spiders. [10] [11] A cellar spider which has captured a house spider, in a domestic setting.
The Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) belongs to the tarantula family Theraphosidae.Found in northern South America, it is the largest spider in the world by mass (175 g (6.2 oz)) and body length (up to 13 cm (5.1 in)), and second to the giant huntsman spider by leg span. [1]
Scutigera coleoptrata, also known as the house centipede, is a species of centipede that is typically yellowish-grey and has up to 15 pairs of long legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, it has spread to other parts of the world, where it can live in human homes. [1]
In contrast to most jumping spiders, mating behavior in Evarcha culicivora is very violent. Cannibalism of both sexes are more common than other spider species. The frequency with which males kill females is higher than that of females killing males. Therefore, to ensure reproductive success, Evarcha culicivora has evolved a mate choice ...