Spider

Spiders on Icarus are about a foot long and harmless. They have an oval brown body, with red marks on top. Their head has a more greenish sheen with a few large black eyes. They feed on vegetation, not blood like it's terran cousin. They have a preference for sweet-tasting, juicy fruits. 
They are given to children as pets (toys) from the age of 8 and up. Younger children have been known to throw the poor creatures around, creating a messy house and at times, causing the spider to die.