Attempted Predation of Western Desert Tarantula by Sonoran Desert Toad

Michael T. Bogan; Drew E. Eppehimer

doi:10.1894/0038-4909-62.2.146

Attempted Predation of Western Desert Tarantula by Sonoran Desert Toad

Michael T. Bogan, Drew E. Eppehimer

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Abstract

Sonoran Desert toads (Incilius alvarius) are known to consume invertebrates, small lizards, other toads, and mice. Here we report an attempt by a Sonoran Desert toad to consume a western desert tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) at Sabino Canyon, Arizona. Despite nearly being completely swallowed, the tarantula was able to escape after a struggle lasting ≥50 s, likely due to defensive bites and urticating hairs.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	146-148
Number of pages	3
Journal	Southwestern Naturalist
Volume	62
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1894/0038-4909-62.2.146
State	Published - Jun 1 2017
Externally published	Yes

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