Mouse spiders were named by early European settlers because of the size and shape of their burrow. The Eastern Mouse Spider is often mistaken for the Sydney Funnel Web Spider. the Mose spider acts in a simular way when threatened only in a more agrisive style leaning back showing off its fangs it will even move forward to wards you.

Appearance:

The eastern mouse spider is different to the Funnel Web Spider with it lager fangs that are about 2cm long, a bulbouse head and eyes wide apart.The female Eastern Mouse Spider has a black shiny body and a body length of 1.0cm to 3.0cm .The male Eastern Mouse spider has a similar appearance to the female but is a little bit smaller in size and is mainly found around on cool nights looking for females.

Habitat:

The burrows of the Eastern Mouse Spider live in burrows like the trapdoor Spider, there burrows are usually built in damp areas and are used as protection against predators.Male Mouse Spider can be found wondering around at night looking for a female mate aroung the breeding season.

Distribution:

Eastern Mouse Spiders are common in South-eastern Australia but are rarely seen.

Bite:

Mouse spiders have a powerful bite and their venom is potentially as toxic as that of funnel-web spiders. the Mouse Spider bites diagonal downward motion rather than vertically downwards. In serious cases funnel-web spider anti venom has been used successfully. Apply first aid as forEastern Mouse Spider bites and seek medical attention. If possible, collect the spider for identification.

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