They are native to tropical Southeast Asia, and are likely to have been first domesticated in Papau New Guinea. Today, they are cultivated throughout the tropics. They are grown in at least 107 countries, primarily for their fruit, and to a lesser extent to make fiber and as ornamental plants.
Banana spiders hibernate when it is cold out, but are not in a very deep sleep. The cold locks up their muscles so on mild days they may come out for food.
Banana spiders are arachnids.
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If you are referring to Black Widow spiders that can be found on banana stalks; they can bite you and inject a toxic poison.
Banana spiders andcamel spiders
Banana spiders and African "Wasp" Moths
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Banana spiders have an egg sac and can have up to 2000 eggs in their egg sack