How is the immediate effect of a D. crocata bite typically compared in terms of human impact?
Answer
Comparable to a bee sting
Despite its fearsome appearance and adaptations for subduing armored prey, the venom of the *Dysdera crocata* is not medically significant to humans. When a bite does occur, which is rare and usually only under severe provocation or trapping, the resulting effect is generally mild. This mild reaction is commonly compared to the immediate sensation caused by a bee sting, typically manifesting only as some localized redness or minor swelling. This contrasts sharply with the venom's effectiveness in breaking down the chitinous shell and paralyzing its primary crustacean prey.
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