FIELD GUIDE TO THE SPIDERS OF SOUTH AFRICA
400pp., b/w & colour illus., paperback, Revised & Updated Edition, Cape Town, (2014) 2023
Includes 780 of the more common species found in South Africa. Includes a chapter on spider morphology, spider life cycle, the functions of silk, as well as spider collection techniques and a section on venom, species that pose a danger to humans, and the symptoms and treatment of spider bites.
Arachnologist Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman retired from her Specialist Scientist post at the Agricultural Research Council in 2013. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Venda.