Description
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Loxosceles arizonica is common in many parts of
Arizona and California, where they can be found under rocks or logs or in
rodent burrows. The spiders are nocturnal and
typically stay in silk retreats during the day, with a loose matting of silk extending from their
dome shaped retreat, but typical forage away from their retreat either
searching for prey or waiting in ambush.
The venom appears to be similar to Loxosceles reclusa and can produce
similar inflammation, necrosis and systemic effects. There are no reliable
statistics, but bites do not appear as frequent, possibly because this species is not found
in houses as frequently, apparently preferring more natural habitats. |
