AuthorVetter, R.S., Bruyea, G.P. & Visscher, P.K.
Year1996
TitleThe use of bleach to dissolve spider silk
TypePaper
SourceBulletin of the British Arachnological Society Vol 10 (4): 146-8.
Review (by Malcolm Storey)A few seconds in chlorine bleach (Chlorox) dissolves spider silk with minimal damage (except scale loss) to insect specimens. Note: chlorine bleach does not store well and loses its efficacy in six months.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
CurrentARANEAEspidersAnimalia
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