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Recall Kassidy
Chapter 1: Brown Ridgeback
Biology The Brown Ridgeback is the largest of the ridgeback category of arachne. The females will grow on average to 12 feet tall while males grow to around 9.
Their venom, though painful, is rarely deadly. Like most arachnids, Brown Ridgebacks will spit venom or inject it though biting.
Contact with the venom will cause irritation and burning. A single bite from a fully grown ridgeback can fully paralyzed a human for 1-2 hours depending on the size of the human. Along with loss of control, a similar burning sensation will surround the area of the bite and spread outwards.
After three or more bites they are considered fatal as vital organs will begin to shut down. Seek medical attention immediately.
Ridgebacks mature in three cycles. The first is around age 2-4 in which the arachnid will grow to be 4 feet for males or 5 for women. At this point their venom has developed a mild burn and can paralyze single limbs however they are not deadly.
The second maturing phase is between 6-8 in which females more than males experience a large grown spurt. Some nearing 8 feet tall while males only grow another foot or two. Web production will start at this age and the venom becomes much more concentrated. Arachne at this age can be deadlier than adults.
The final maturing phase is 14-18, some females have even reached their young twenties before finishing their growth. The notable difference, aside from size, is that females will begin heat cycles at this age.
The exoskeleton covering the majority of their lower half is thick enough to protect them from most predators. When in their natural, humid habitats they have little worry for it. However if brought into dry, cold areas their exoskeleton may crack. This can happen in nature but it is rare.
Cracks are painful and often do not heal entirely. It is prone to infection when not cleaned properly and leads to the death of the arachnid around half the time.
Hunting and Lifestyle The Brown Ridgeback is rarely seen alone. They stick in family groups rarely consisting of more than two generations. However is certain situations depending on predators and prey in the area, up to four generations have been observed to gather and multiple families may coexist.
Homes are built in clusters of thick trees, along rock faces, inside ravines, or large cages. They are often rectangular in shape with multiple levels inside the den built randomly between rocks or trees. Homes are built almost entirely with webs then layered with leaves or wood to make a more more protective roof.
They build hammock like slings to sleep on or sit down leaning against walls or each other to keep their backs straight. Rarely will an arachnid sit on the ground unless it is comfortable with it's surroundings or exhausted. They have been observed to sleep standing up when in stressful situations.
