Burning Weaver

Burning Weavers are a fairly large species of spiders that inhabit the shores of the grand lake in The Golden Dynasty. At first glance Burning Weavers are intimidating due to their size, but are not aggressive in the slightest, choosing to use their ability to bury themselves and move through the sand to quickly escape. This species of spider is rare and produce the finest silk in The Obsidian Vale, they are commonly farmed and harvested in the capital of The Golden Dynasty, Astah.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Burning Weavers have 8 legs, a big head with large black eyes, and vary between brown and orange in coloration.

Genetics and Reproduction

Burning Weavers, unlike other spider species, lay only batches of 3 eggs in dark tight spaces, then using its own body to block the entrance of said space until 2 weeks have passed, after which the egg sacks hatch.

Growth Rate & Stages

Infant Burning weavers are red, slowly turning orange or brown as time passes and they mature. Burning Weavers take 2 years before becoming adults.

Ecology and Habitats

Burning Weavers thrive in hot, damp, dark places. This species of spider tend to avoid the sun and stick to the shadows.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Burning Weavers feed on the scarce plant life that grows along the shores of the grand lake, they can eat other insects, small rodents, and even fish, but are incapable of hunting for themselves.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Burning Weavers have a really good night vision, making it difficult to sneak on them during the night, they are, however, almost blind during the day, and choose to spend that time inside dark holes or buried in the sand.

Scientific Name

Estuans Textor

Conservation Status

Due to being a rare and extremely profitable species, Burning Weavers are under the protection of The Golden Dynasty who are willing to pay a good price for any living ones.