Scytodes atlacoya

Scytodes atlacoya - Scytodes is a genus of spitting spiders that occur all around the world. The spitting from which its name derives is used as a method of trapping prey or escaping predators. Sticky gum is expelled from their fangs and can be shot up to ten body lengths from the spider. When the string of venomous substance is shot, anywhere from 5 to 17 parallel overlapping bands cover the meal and kill it.