Our troops, God Bless , have encountered them. Are there any photos of them posted on the web?
2006-08-01 15:25:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Solifugids. Common name is Camel Spider, but they are not really spiders.
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Here's a link telling about them, with a photo..
http://www.arabianwildlife.com/nature/insect/ins09.html
For the record, there are a lot of myths about these too. Go to the following link for the "de-bunking", with pictures and even a video of them in action..
http://www.snopes.com/photos/bugs/camelspider.asp
2006-08-01 15:29:51 · answer #1 · answered by Rockmeister B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are called camel spiders or wind scorpions. They are a type of scorpion, not a type of spider, though all scorpions and spiders are members of the arachnid family. The myths surrounding the huge specimen have been all but disproved. And just to strike some fear in the weak of heart, camel spiders are not native only to the deserts of the Middle East. Indeed, they are found in most arid desert lands including the Mojave and the grasslands of the great plain states. So keep an eye out for the camel spiders when looking for tarantulas in Texas!
2006-08-01 17:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by A Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well strange spider like animals, Cronky, Its a scorpion. Says I, Steve Erwin
2006-08-02 12:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by William Mostly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Camel Spiders - google them for some pics
2006-08-01 15:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by LadyRebecca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Camel spiders, but be warned: They aren't as big as they appear in the photos. There is one famous picture that has been proven as a fake!
2006-08-01 15:30:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 09:07:48 · answer #6 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are Camel Spiders, click the link to take a tour...
2006-08-01 15:32:17 · answer #7 · answered by Rodanz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. I just checked out the camel spiders. They're freaky! Monsters!!!!
2006-08-01 15:39:54 · answer #8 · answered by pet stylist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called Camala Spiders. But they are more related to scorpions instead of arachnids. To be honest Ive seen one up close and they are very VERY ugly.... Ill stick to tarantulas of Texas thank you (And I don't particularly like them either)
2006-08-01 16:49:43 · answer #9 · answered by eldertrouble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a spider but a camel actualy
2006-08-01 15:30:28 · answer #10 · answered by joe5997 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋