The Black Tarantula occupies the pools of Xàbia, have you found one?

For a few days, Xàbia.com has received several comments about the appearance of new and large black spiders in the pools. Apparently, this type of arachnid is harmless and only appears in the summer season, but it is clear that its presence is not pleasant.

After the alarm of some readers before the appearance of this animal, we have requested information to the municipal biologist of Xàbia, Ignaci Astor, who has provided all the details. "This is the black spider or black tarantula, very common in country houses, which leave their hiding places when you squeeze the heat to drink water", Explains the biologist.

Astor adds that it is normal to find them in the swimming pools or irrigation areas "and usually drowned". On the dangerousness of this arachnid, the biologist claims that it is harmless, "They can bite with their chelycers if they are surprised or bothered. The bite is annoying and cases of inflammation are known in sensitive people."

And although this animal has a bad reputation for its appearance, "It is very useful in homes because of their insect diet because they keep them clean", Argues the Xàbia biologist.

And you have found one?