Jumping Spider

A Spider that can jump up to eighty times the length of its body. Sounds like a myth that might have been invented by Steven Spielberg, but even the creator of the movie Arachnophobia couldn’t make up that story about the jumping spider.

Funnel Web Spider

The common Funnel Web spiders derives its name from the unique webs it spins. The Funnel Web spider kills garden pests, but the bite of this common spider is harmless to humans.

Crab Spiders

Not all spiders weave a web to trap their prey. Crab spiders use camouflage to blend in with their surroundings and long front legs to grab prey that wanders too close.

Spitting Spider

Spiders in the genus Scytodes are peculiar in many ways. They are known as spitting spiders because they shoot a venomous silk from their fangs that immobilizes their prey.

Spider Webs

Spider webs are not exclusively used by spiders to capture prey. They are also used as protection from predators, to travel by “ballooning”, or to encase egg sacs. Some spiders, by working together, can make huge spider webs that cover several acres of trees.

Daddy Long Legs

There is an urban legend going around that daddy long leg spiders are the most venomous spiders in the world. This is just a myth, and in fact, many of the creatures known as daddy long legs are not spiders at all, but a close relative called harvestmen. In this article we talk about true daddy long leg spiders.

Fear of Spiders

An original short story about a boy's fear of spiders may ring familiar. The story was written by a friend who would like to stay anonymous. Comments are welcome.

Scorpions

Scorpions are venomous arachnids known for packing a powerful sting, but scorpions are usually non-lethal to humans. Discover what scorpions eat, how to prevent scorpions from entering your home, and get ideas for new scorpion tattoos you might have in mind.

Spider Control

Spider control is nearly impossible unless several changes are made to discourage their food source from congregating around and near doorways and windows.

Camel Spiders

The camel spider is found mostly in very arid locations like deserts. Soldiers fighting in the arid lands of the middle east often report find camel spiders in their surroundings.

Banana Spider

The banana spider name is used for two entirely different species of spiders; the North American banana spider and the banana spider that is found in Central and South America . The southern rendition can be deadly, but is generally found, thankfully, only in rainforests. Still, there are over a thousand reports of bites every year in areas in southern Brazil .

Spider Repellant

Just because something is a home remedy does not mean it is not worth trying. The Osage orange is said to have terrific spider repellent attributes, but there is no science behind the claim. However, if it works for you that is all that matters.

Flying Spider

Is there really a flying spider? Well, they don't do the "spider man flying" bit, but they do use their webs to help them lift off.

Fishing Spider

It's not the most common spider, but you do run into them when water is nearby. That water doesn't have to come from a stream or a lake. Unfortunately, your swimming pool can be a good living environment for fishing spiders, too.

Wolf Spider

The mere mention of wolf spiders make me worry about giant, hairy things ready to pounce. What is it about these the wolf spider that give us the creeps? And how serious are wolf spider bites?

Where Do Brown Recluse Spiders Live

Black Widow spiders have a reputation for their spider bites, but the Brown Recluse spider bite packs a bigger punch.

Black Widow Spider Bites

All spider bites contain venom, but some spiders have more powerful venom than others. The Black Widow spider has that reputation.

How Spider Webs Are Made

Cobwebs! Spider webs! What's the difference?