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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Whitelightning777" data-source="post: 122736" data-attributes="member: 26980">L Klugi is a new world T, primary defense is urticating hairs not venom. They get very large. On my last ones molt, the fangs were truly impressive, both way larger then a wasp's stinger!!She's probably even bigger now. With that size, mechanical damage from the puncture itself becomes an issue when they're fully grown, which can be anywhere from 6"-9" as adults.When handling molted skins, the hairs are still very much effective. Keep your hands away from your face just like it's a real spider. Regardless of temperament, never handle!!</blockquote>