Check out the Redback Spider's survival tactics, which include ultra-toxic venom, lightning speed, and the ability to spin silk straightjackets that are as strong as kevlar and as sticky as super glue.
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Monster Bug Wars: Redback Spider
Check out the Redback Spider's survival tactics, which include ultra-toxic venom, lightning speed, and the ability to spin silk straightjackets that are as strong as kevlar and as sticky as super glue.
Added: Mar 16, 2011
Views: 19139 Views
Runtime: 01:26
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