We ask for a donation for attendance at field and certain other events and suggest R100 for adults and R20 for children 11 years and younger, with the option of donating R300 PER FAMILY for an annual subscription in July each year.

Some venues will also require an entrance fee which must be paid by each individual. 

For field trips we will supply vials, magnifiers, plastic pill bottles and some other basic collecting equipment, but please bring your own if you have as well as any reference books, a picnic lunch, adequate water, a hat and good walking shoes.

To book:

Email: info@spiderclub.co.za
SMS / WhatsApp: Jarrod on 067 833 2191
WhatsApp: Wessel on 072 384 0517 (Western Cape)
Facebook: Spider Club of Southern Africa

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Ditsong Museum Presentation – 6 February 2026

February 6 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free

For the Gauteng people. Dr Nick Keiser from the USA will deliver a presentation, specifically on community-nest spiders (Stegodyphus spp.).

Title: Animal Venoms and Their Application in Studies of Evolution and Behavior
Presenters: Dr Tim Colston, Dr Sierra Smith, and Dr Nick Keiser
Abstract: Diverse animals from across the tree of life use venoms to capture prey or for defense. The evolution of venoms not only represents a key evolutionary innovation in groups like reptiles, arthropods, mollusks, and cnidarians, but also provides a source for biomolecules for pharmaceutical discovery. This presentation will be given by three researchers with complimentary expertise and will cover the evolution of venom, differences in venom use between snakes and spiders, methods for studying venomics, and preliminary results of how the evolution of social behavior in spiders influences venom complexity.
Please Note: The event is free and safe parking is available in Minnaar Street

Details

  • Date: February 6
  • Time:
    2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Event Category:

Organiser

  • Astri Leroy
  • Phone 073 168 7187
  • Email info@spiderclub.co.za

Venue

  • Ditsong – National Museum of Natural History
  • Paul Kruger Street S
    Pretoria, Gauteng 0001 South Africa     + Google Map
  • Phone Phone +27 12 322 7632
  • View Venue Website

 

Keep your eyes on your e-mail and our Facebook page as other events may be organised, sometimes at short notice. We will attempt to give you fair warning. And remember that Norman Larsen is at the Cape Union Mart Adventure Centre, Canal walk in Cape Town every Saturday 11h00–12h00 to demonstrate and talk about SPIDERS!