Katipo spiders are becoming increasingly common at Tahuna (says the Nelson Evening Mail). Recently’ six large spiders, accompanied by a number of young ones, were discovered under a piece of drift-wood by Mr F. Spencer. Although the effect of the bite of these spiders has often bemi ex:i<jger.-it"<l, bathers and picnickers should be careful not to disturb any collections of driftwood, paper, or other rubbish, particularly on the drier narts of the beaches.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3868, 1 May 1928, Page 25
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