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Giant Trapdoor Spider

Moves swiftly in tunnels like a rider Though many called him a deadly spider, Just two legs different from normal fly, His mandibles and toxin he holds so high, Lying in wait for his prey with web net, Stabbing this creature with pronounced teeth set, Attacks within his burrow away from foes, This surprise act further compound their woes, These sets of teeth,he uses to dig his holes, Where he drags others to devour their souls, A trapdoor is made between himself and his prey, which is triggered to make a nice display When the creature is caught it then closes, He injects weak toxin with plenty of doses which slowly paralyses the victim. CONTEST:"Giant Animals" sponsored by Nathan

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Date: 4/5/2016 10:37:00 PM
We had trapdoor spiders in Australia and their big cousins the Funnel webs. Quite poisonous if they bit but easy to avoid if you were watchful. I enjoyed your descriptive poem. SuZ
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Date: 8/31/2015 12:46:00 PM
Great descriptive write - even though I dont like spiders I really enjoyed the imagery :-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx 7
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