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Whip Spider sp. (Phrynidae sp.)    (Other insects and Spiders)    25104
Whip Spider sp. 343    (2 photos)
2019-06-27   Cueva Tampumacchay, Los Ortices, Colima, Mexico

Ancient-looking creature living inside the cave. One pair of legs are specially long and probably used as a sensor in the darkness. If feeling threatened they spray out a mild acid, why it is a good idea to see where you put your hands.
Whip Spider sp. 344    (1 photos)
2019-06-27   Cueva Tampumacchay, Los Ortices, Colima, Mexico

Another individual than 343. With very long sensory legs and much paler. Including the long legs this animal probably measured close to 30 cm.
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