If you have a fear of spiders, then the camel spider is likely not one who you’d want to run into at any time! Technically, camel spiders aren’t even spiders! They’re arachnids that are part of a classification known as Solifugae.
These creatures are huge – about the size of land lobsters – and can run at a terrifying 10 mph. They’re also great at climbing trees and walls. Yikes!
And that’s not all. They also tend to like to follow people around. But don’t fret – it’s not for malicious purposes.
Camel spiders like the shade and if it’s a hot day, they’re probably using your shadow to get a break from the heat.
