Description

These stunning, medium-sized wolf spiders from coastal salt marsh dominated by saltbushes in SA’s mid north have a near-patternless dark grey colour on top and bright red “thighs” on the first 2 pairs of legs and fangs.

At first we thought this must be used for defence, being displayed in a threat display but we quickly found out that these wolf spiders are the most passive we’ve ever seen.

*Sold as juvies*

They can be found at night underneath saltbushes and when discovered will cover themselves with loose salty, clay-sand. Adults grow to 17-20mm in length.