Hairy spider

Hairy spiders were a variety of subterranean spider. They were favored by drow wizards as familiars.

Description
Hairy spiders were about the size of a human hand. They were hairy and black. They could not spin webs, but they could climb on the webs of other spiders. They were strong enough to carry small items.

Combat
Hairy spiders swarmed on their target, infecting them with their poisonous bites and tearing out chunks of flesh.

Habitats
Hairy spiders dwelt in and around drow settlements in the Underdark, as well as in jungles, tombs, and caverns.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * The Secret of Spiderhaunt