MadSci Network: Zoology
Query:

Re: What type of habitat do sun spiders live in?

Date: Fri Mar 8 21:20:34 2002
Posted By: Clare Williams, Undergraduate, Environmental Biology Bsc, Reading University
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 1014322772.Zo
Message:

hi Amanda,
There is not a lot of information known about sunspiders. They are mainly 
found in sandy desert areas and live in burrows under rocks. Sometimes they
 are found in peoples houses because they are attracted to the lights at
 nighttime. Have a look at these websites for more information.


 http://arachnophiliac.com/burrow/sun_wind_scorpions.htm
 http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/5197/solifuges.html
 http://www.museums.org.za/bio/arachnids/solifugae.htm
 http://home.global.co.za/~quagga/solpugid.htm



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