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How do Goliath spiders kill prey?

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The inject their prey with venom which comes through their fangs when they bite, the venom is however harmless to humans.

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Goliath Spiders use their large size and strength to overpower their prey. They typically ambush their victims by pouncing on them and injecting a potent venom through their fangs. This venom immobilizes and kills the prey, allowing the Goliath spider to consume it.

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