Giant Anvil Spider
The Giant Anvil Spider is found around the Stoned Tors and Mines of the Island of ............. They are gain strength from the rock on the island. The heads are slightly pointy like a forge and unlike other spiders it has the rough demotions of the top of a anvil as seen from above. The thangs can be used as weapons as well.
The spider gains strength from the metal.
Hunting - They use spider webs to catch miners coming back to work for the next day or block of the passages when they are working to stop them getting out.
The silk from the spider webs are used in clothing and armour. Which brings them strength and flexibility and is very sort after.
Survive - It likes dark spaces and usually Feeds on meat. It finds the Inside cooling and The darkness easy to hide and Hunt from predators.
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Lives up to 30 years. Five foot by two foot body. Body is between to 2 and 3 feet above the ground.
Genetics and Reproduction
They hatch between 3-5 eggs which take 6 months to gestate and are usually buried in the dirt amongst rocks to keep them warm.
Ecology and Habitats
Dark, shaded areas.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Diet is everything from miners to Other animals that hang around the caves and Tors these include rabbits, hairs and up to sheep and moorland ponies who stray to near to the Tors.
Biological Cycle
They hibernate four to five months a year to keep them from the cold and wet.
Additional Information
Social Structure
In nests.
Domestication
Semi domesticated. Can be kept as guard animals if fed regularly.
Average Intelligence
1-3
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Very good sight in the dark, smell is excellent and picks up the vibrations from 50 feet away.
Scientific Name
Arachnid
Lifespan
30 years
Conservation Status
They are strongly hunted because they are so dangerous to miners, but several cults have grown up to protect and worship them.
Average Height
2 to 3 feet
Average Length
5 feet
Geographic Distribution
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