Spiders

If what you saw is this im baffled as well! I took this pic 15 min ago outside my front door! no idea and have been looking for what its name is! <a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e240/tattoohotdolly/iphonepics028.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Most spiders have venom that they deliver by use of their fangs, and this could describe the bite of many different spiders. The best thing to do (aside from seeking immediate medical attention) is to see what spiders are in your geographical area. There are a lot of different spiders; they number some 40,000 different types. Given the spacing between the punctures, you may be able to get some idea of the size and eliminate smaller species. Note that the fangs of the spider work against each other like scissors or pliers do, and not like the fangs of a snake. If you have a local university or college, they may have a list of some of the more prominent species in the area. This information will be tucked in somewhere in the Biology Department. They may even have some kind of "resident expert" on the local arachnids. Good luck.

It sounds like you may be describing a whip spider, also known as an amblypygi. These arachnids have a spider-like appearance with eight legs and are often mistaken for a hybrid between a spider and a grasshopper. Whip spiders are harmless to humans and are known for their unique appearance.

Black Widow Spider

One of the most feared spiders on earth, the adult female black widow has a bite that kills, though rarely. And it�s only her bite you need to watch out for; her mate isn�t poisonous. You�ll find these spiders throughout the world and in the United States.

She has a globe-shaped, shiny black body with a red or orange hourglass-shaped mark on her abdomen and is about 2 centimeters long. Younger females are sometimes brown. Male spiders are considerably smaller than the females, with only a small reddish dot on the abdomen.

The hour-glass bright colored shaped is supposed to say watch out I'm dangerous, or get away! to warnoff ant predatores

The spider you are describing is likely a species of the orb-weaving spider called the Marbled Orbweaver (Araneus marmoreus). This species has a distinct bright neon yellow body with red or orange stripes on its abdomen, making it easily recognizable.

It's probably a Orb Weaver spider. They live in gardens and grassy areas. They have a large body that is shaped like a spade and has crevices that look like holes. If you go tohttp://www.coopext.colostate.edu/4DMG/Pests/spiders.htm , you can see a great pic of an Orb weaver. Hope this helps.

Cockroaches avoid foods that have strong smells, such as spices like bay leaves, peppermint, or garlic. They also tend to stay away from substances that have toxic effects to them, like boric acid or diatomaceous earth. Keeping food in sealed containers and maintaining a clean environment can help prevent cockroaches from being attracted to your living space.

Argiope aurantia is a black spider with yellow stripes. Its common names join such different physical descriptions as black and yellow garden spider, corn spider, writing spider, and zipper spider. The black and yellow garden spider generally may be considered harmless to humans.

No, spiders do not sweat. This insect has an exoskeleton and no pores. If no pores are present then there is not the ability to sweat.

I am not sure what you mean by "vibrate their webs so fast", you did not clarify that question. There are some things that spiders do that are considered to be "amazing" and yet it is so natural. Such as to spin a spider web that molecular mass-wise is actually stronger than steel !!!! Yet they can take their web apart and restructure it when it is wind damaged. And who "taught" the trap-door spider to make a home in the ground with a closeable door ???? I've seen some spiders who sort-of "shake" their web strands rapidly, such that it was a blur. Perhaps that is what you are asking? Why they do that, I do not know. Maybe it attracts the curiosity of insects because it is a blur and the insects are more likely to fly into the shaking web strands? Why aren't birds afraid of heights? Obviously, some spiders not only have discovered they CAN shake their web strands in such a fashion, but that in some way it is also advantageous to do so! Since we are not in their realm, we do not know if this is to attract a meal, communicate with sound waves so delicate that we cannot hear them, or to communicate by vibrations through whatever it is that anchors their webs! For instance, it is known that certain baby beatles can make vibrations in the plant stems when they are threatened by a predator, and the mother beatle will rush to their rescue! This was discovered first by observation, then by extremely sensative sensoring devices! So who knows? I am not sure what you mean by "vibrate their webs so fast", you did not clarify that question. There are some things that spiders do that are considered to be "amazing" and yet it is so natural. Such as to spin a spider web that molecular mass-wise is actually stronger than steel !!!! Yet they can take their web apart and restructure it when it is wind damaged. And who "taught" the trap-door spider to make a home with a closeable door ???? I've seen some spiders who sort-of "shake" their web strands rapidly, such that it was a blur. Perhaps that is what you are asking? Why they do that, I do not know. Maybe it attracts the curiosity of insects because it is a blur and the insects are more likely to fly into the shaking web strands? Why aren't birds afraid of heights? Obviously, some spiders not only have discovered they CAN shake their web strands in such a fashion, but that in some way it is also advantageous to do so! Since we are not in their realm, we do not know if this is to attract a meal, communicate with sound waves so delicate that we cannot hear them, or to communicate by vibrations through whatever it is that anchors their webs! For instance, it is known that certain baby beatles can make vibrations in the plant stems when they are threatened by a predator, and the mother beatle will rush to their rescue! This was discovered first by observation, then by extremely sensative sensoring devices! So who knows?

A spider that fits this description would likely be a species of jumping spider, specifically the bold jumping spider (Phidippus audax). They are black with white stripes or spots on their bodies and have clear or white-striped legs. Jumping spiders are known for their agility and ability to leap to catch their prey.

Almost all spiders are venomous. A few don't have any venom. If you eat them, you will not be poisoned by any of them. The spiders that are known to be able to kill human beings by biting and injecting venom are:

(1) The Widow spiders (the Black Widow and several very similar species all over the world)

(2) The Atrax spiders, often called the Sydney Funnel Web spider -- from the area they come from in Australia.

(3) The Phoneutria spiders, called the "armed spiders" in Portuguese because they carry a very potent weapon.

Bites by the spiders listed above are not always deadly. They tend to kill mostly children and people who are already infirm. There are several other kinds of spiders that have bites that will make you very uncomfortable, For a more complete run-down see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider_bite

The other spider U.S. readers need to beware of is the "Brown Recluse." They have a venom that kills tissue and can cause long-term problems. Occasionally, people get a kind of systemic reaction that affects internal organs. Either way, these bites can be medically significant. (You can click on "Brown Recluse" on its first occurrence in the Wikipedia article mentioned above, and that will take you to a picture of this kind of spider, etc.)

Household spiders typically live for about a year or two. However, this can vary depending on the species of spider and its environment. Proper care and a stable food source can help lengthen a spider's lifespan.

any type of spider can be dangerous so i wouldn't take any chances by handleing one of them but it also depends on the climate and surroundings as to what kind of spider it could be so dangerous maybe .......... it really just depends .

any type of spider can be dangerous so i wouldn't take any chances by handleing one of them but it also depends on the climate and surroundings as to what kind of spider it could be so dangerous maybe .......... it really just depends .

If banana spider poison got in your eye, it could cause irritation, redness, swelling, and possibly blurred vision. It is important to flush the eye with water immediately and seek medical attention to prevent further damage.

Most spiders cannot swim, as they are not adapted for aquatic environments. Some spider species can survive in water for a short period by floating or walking on the surface tension, but they are not considered strong swimmers.

Spiders typically mate during their breeding season, which varies depending on the species and environmental conditions. Mating usually occurs in the spring or summer, when male spiders search for female spiders to reproduce with. After mating, the female may lay eggs to start the next generation.

Black widows are commonly found in the United States, including Springfield. They prefer secluded areas like woodpiles, sheds, and under rocks. It is important to exercise caution and wear gloves when working in areas where they may be present.

Trapdoor spiders are found in various habitats worldwide, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and scrublands. They typically burrow underground and construct camouflaged trapdoors made of silk and soil to ambush prey. These spiders are known for their secretive nature and exceptional burrowing abilities.

They stalk their prey until they have a good vantage. Then they attach a safety line so that if the jump falls short they are safe, but if not they are on their prey and successful in their hunt. This is a general hunting tactic, some jumping spiders have various tactics that differ slightly.

No. While an orange spider might have a fairly painful bite, it's bite is not considered to be venomous or poisonous. Some shockingly common spiders with dangerous and poisonous bites are black widows (known by their reddish hourglass design on their back) or brown recluse spiders.

The peacock jumping spider (Maratus volans) is known for its colorful markings on its abdomen that resemble the pattern of a peacock feather. It has a small body size that can resemble a walking pea due to its round shape and bright colors. This species is native to Australia.

You would first have to check the size of the spider. If it is a huge spider, it is obiously a tarantula. (Depending on location, very unlikely that it is a tarantula) If it is small, check for violin-shaped markings on the abdomen (the 'violin' markings of the brown recluse are on the cephalothorax where the legs are attached). If there are, the spider is a brown recluse.

Depending on location, size, body shape, coloration, web or not, and where in your house, it could be any number of harmless spiders. A more detailed description would yield more information. ---------------------------- If it has a violin on it's back, kill it immediately! It's a Brown Recluse (A.K.A. The Violin Spider). The Brown Recluse has an acid-like venom that melts skin tissue, muscle & fat. If it's fuzzy, kind of large, & somewhat bright, also kill it immediately. It's a Wolf Spider. Their venom isn't deadly, or nearly as toxic as the Violin Spider, but their bites are very painful, they swell, they itch, & in some cases, can make you nauseous.

I got bit by a spider fitting this description, and hurt very bad. Very small, black spider with two very small dots on its back(side by side), but I don't know what kind it is..left a pretty good welt, and red dot on my leg.

It may be a Black Widow spider. They are very poisonous and it is probably best not to approach it if you are unsure of the species.

Black spiders have a distinctive red "hourglass" shape on its back.