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Windscorpion, Sun spider, camel spider
by: Moni

Jim
As Korat said, this is a sun spider also called windscorpion, order Solifugae. The classification of this order is currently under revision.
These critters are nocturnal. They live in warm and arid places - mainly deserts and sandy places, but some species are found in forests and grasslands.
These are predators: eating invertebrates(insects and insect relatives) and small vertebrates. They will hunt for dead creatures as well as live prey.

The strong jaws of these critters can inflict a sharp bite in self-defense if handled. They do not have venom. The most common species are small and can hardly be felt except for a slight "pinch". Larger species have been known to draw blood, which should be immediately disinfected as you would treat any bite.
Not Poisonous!
by: Korat

This is a sun spider or solpugid, a member of the order Solifugae. They are not poisonous, but their bite can really be painful! Interesting creatures, really.

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