Glass Spider

This particular species of arachnid gets its name from its appearance, though it is a bit of a misnomer - they look more like ice than glass, with a thin layer of frost covering their bodies. Typically located far to the north in the frozen wastes, they blend in exceedingly well with their surroundings, making them excellent ambush predators. Still, they are usually quite small, only ever growing as large as a small dog, if that. What makes them deadly to travellers is their venom - a deadly secretion that when it enters the bloodstream will begin to freeze the body from the inside out, while also causing immobilization and numbing of the skin. Small quantities are relatively harmless to people, but the spiders have a tendency to work in groups, appearing to be a sociable species, though this is not confirmed. Other information on them is limited, though there has been rumors of them possessing a hive-mind mentality - perhaps even having a queen. This, of course, is all speculation, and is not to be taken seriously. Diluted venom from the tail of a Devilspear Scorpion has been proven to be most useful in counteracting the effects of the Glass Spider's bite. Likewise, Glass Spider venom is carried by travelers through deserts to be used as an antitoxin to the Devilspear Scorpion's stings. Extreme caution is advised when dealing with this species.
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