The Spider with Two Tails

Right now you're looking at a spider known as the Two-Tailed Spider. I spotted this one in the balcony while I was trying to shoot some dragonflies. It is pretty common here but I don't know if its common in Singapore. (Click on image for a better view)

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The Two-tailed Spider (Hersilia savignyi) is a species of arachnid found in India, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. It is most common in southern India. It lives on the trunks of large trees (most commonly on the trunk of the coconut palm). It is also found often in houses.

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Its color closely matches that of the tree trunks in which it lives. It feeds on moths, ants, and small spiders. Its cocoon is generally laid in the holes or crevices of trees. It has long spinnerets that make this species easily identifiable. It has big fangs that makes it look dangerous. However, a bite from this spider, though a bit painful, is not that dangerous to humans. Here's a shot of it as it tries to flee before the flash.

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