Sonoran Desert toads (Incilius alvarius) are known to consume invertebrates, small lizards, other toads, and mice. Here we report an attempt by a Sonoran Desert toad to consume a western desert tarantula (Aphonopelma chalcodes) at Sabino Canyon, Arizona. Despite nearly being completely swallowed, the tarantula was able to escape after a struggle lasting ≥50 s, likely due to defensive bites and urticating hairs.
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1 June 2017
Attempted Predation of Western Desert Tarantula By Sonoran Desert Toad
Michael T. Bogan,
Drew E. Eppehimer
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The Southwestern Naturalist
Vol. 62 • No. 2
June 2017
Vol. 62 • No. 2
June 2017