FREQUENCY: Uncommon ([Tropical Saltwater Surface], [Tropical Saltwater Depths])
NO. APPEARING: 1-6
ARMOR CLASS: 4
MOVE: 15"
HIT DICE: 7+7
% IN LAIR: 70%
TREASURE TYPE: Incidental only
NO. OF ATTACKS: 1
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 3-12
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Poison
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RESISTANCE: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Semi-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: L
LEVEL/X.P. VALUE: VI | 650 + 12

Giant marine spiders inhabit shallow seas and ocean waters in semitropical
and tropical areas. Much as their fresh water cousins do, giant
marine spiders build from webs and vegetation huge air-filled underwater
nests. They hide in seaweed, rush out and grab their prey, paralyze
it by poisonous bite, and carry it backto the nest lairs. In all respects
other than those noted above,
giant marine spiders resemble giant water spiders (q.v.).