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Pikachu Spider
Scientific Name:
Platythomisus spp.
Habitat:
Forests and foliage
Arboreal
Type:
New World
Lifespan (years)
1–2
Female:
Legspan
2–3
Female:
1–2
Male:
2–3
Male:
Handling and Temperament
Calm, sit-and-wait predator
Venom
Mild
Origin:
South & Southeast Asia
A bright yellow crab spider nicknamed for its resemblance to Pikachu.
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