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Buggin' With Ruud: Whitetail Spider
On Animal Planet's "Buggin' with Ruud," The whitetail spider's mandibles are contaminated with bacteria, so a bite can lead to serious infection. This spider hunts other unsuspecting spiders.
Added: May 4, 2009
Views: 6568 Views
Runtime: 02:02
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