Spiders of Southern Africa

Spiders are everywhere, so common that there is an urban story that states we are never more than 2m away from the nearest spider! However, although spiders are familiar to us all, our perceptions of them are based in fear and dread. Behind our misperceptions of these animals is a world of fascination and wonderment. They produce silk, spin the most intricate webs, live fast and action packed lives and possess superpowers well beyond our own capabilities. 

The Spiders of Southern Africa presentation is 45 minutes in duration with an optional additional 15 minute question and answer session. 

• 40 minute presentation. 
• 15 minutes questions. 

• The competency to include spiders into a guided experience. 
• Able to identify medically significant spiders.
• Knowledge of the natural history of spiders.
• Identify common local species of spiders.

• Everyone who enjoys the great outdoors!
• Field guides and lodge staff.
• Employees who work in areas inhabited by scorpions. 
• Conservationists and field workers.
• Hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners.