This guide will teach you about baboon spiders, including trapdoor spiders, of Southern Africa.

This identification manual has illustrated keys, diagnostic and descriptive characters, taxonomic notes, and notes on the natural history and distribution of the genera.

With a detailed historic background and maps about where these deadly spiders are located, this 135-page explains:

Why do spiders burrow?
What type of protection does a burrow provide?
What are the best methods for collecting burrowing-type spiders?

You will learn how to determine the types of spiders, their diagnostic characteristics, classification, including baboon spiders. If you plan on visiting Southern Africa, having this guide is vital to survival!