Spiders

The average size of a spider varies greatly depending on the species. Some species can be as small as 0.04 inches (0.1 cm) while others can have a leg span of over 11 inches (28 cm).

Spider ants are a type of ant species that typically have elongated bodies with long, slender legs. They are known for their unique appearance that resembles a cross between an ant and a spider, hence the name "spider ant." These ants are often found in tropical regions and exhibit interesting behaviors such as foraging and communicating through vibrations.

According to the California Poison Control Center,allspiders have some amount of venom that is potent in varying degrees. The Black Widow is very common in most parts of California and while it is poisonous and not one I mess with, it is reported that no one has died from a black widow bight in the last 10 years. However if you are bitten by one and have problems with nausea, fever, infection, etc. or if you are very young or elderly, you should seek medical treatment. The Brown Recluse is another poisonous spider that many people report seeing in California, The State Poison Control Center, as well as several members of the scientific community claim that there are no true "Brown Recluse" Spiders in California but that there are 4 other types of Recluse spiders, none of them are reportedly poisonous. For More information check out the California Poison Control Center's Website at http://www.calpoison.org/public/spiders.html#2

According to Dr. G.B. Edwards, an arachnologist with the Florida State Collection of Arthropods in Gainesville, the brown widow venom is twice as potent as black widow venom. However, they do not inject as much venom as a black widow, are very timid, and do not defend their web.

A spider has an exoskeleton, which is a hard external covering that provides structure and support to its body. This exoskeleton is made of a tough material called chitin, which protects the spider's internal organs and provides attachment points for muscles.

well i live there and there r daddy long legs and common spiders. i have seen a few tranchulas but most are none posionious

...There are Daddy long legs. Black widows. Tarantulas. There are a lot of other spiders. There are barn spiders. And a fast little black spider that is everywhere. It is kinda small and there are a lot of them.

Most spiders here are non lethal. With the exception of the black widow. But even then if you get proper medical attention it is no big deal.

I've lived here my whole life, most of the time spent on a ranch in the country.

Black widow spider babies typically feed on small insects like fruit flies or pinhead crickets. They can also feed on other tiny invertebrates available in their environment. It is important to provide a varied diet to ensure their nutritional needs are met.

Trapdoor spiders protect themselves by building silk-lined burrows with hinged trapdoors made of soil, leaves, and silk. When threatened, they retreat into their burrow and quickly close the trapdoor, making it difficult for predators to reach them. Additionally, trapdoor spiders have excellent camouflage abilities, blending with their surroundings to remain hidden from potential threats.

You bet they do :D Red backs aren't fussy eaters (from my owning experience) and will eat almost anything. The one thing NONE of my red backs eat though, are those white moths with the black and red spots...

Many people do not realize that a change in size does not just make something bigger; it also increases the ratio of volume to surface area (among other significant changes) and that is why spiders are NOT the same size as a man; a spider of that size would immediately die from lack of oxygen, because the arachnid breathing mechanism is not as efficient as the human lung, and it only works at a relatively small size. So how fast would the giant spider run? It wouldn't.

I'm trying to figure this out too, today my daughter came screaming out of her room she told me there was a black spider with white stripes on its butt and she wasn't going to go back into her room until i killed it........

You'll have to do a bit more research. If web is spread out and symmetrical, sounds like an orb weaver of some sort. If it's a funnel, then could be a funnel spider. Mine turns out to be a grass spider (more to the name up front, but don't recall). flat web with funnel at end. Just remember, most spiders are helpful. Granted - all of these are rather big and "substantial" looking - but mine turns out harmless.

Good luck!

Crickets are primarily herbivores and feed on plant matter. While they may scavenge on dead insects, including spiders, they are not known to actively hunt and prey on spiders as a primary food source.

Spiders primarily eat insects and other small arthropods. They capture their prey by building webs to trap insects, ambushing them, or actively hunting them down. Once their prey is caught, spiders inject venom to paralyze or kill it before consuming it.

Spiders eat other insects. Most spiders build webs that have sticky strands to trap small insects who get tangled up when they fly into it. When the spider feels something struggling in its web it will run over and bite the prey, which will paralyze it and turn its insides to liquid (spiders can't chew). The spider then wraps its prey up in silk (like a mummy!) and it waits until the prey's insides turn to liquid so it can drink it up. Yum! Try watching a spider eat a fly from a web at home.

Without spiders, there would be an increase in insect populations, which could disrupt ecosystems and lead to imbalances in food chains. This could ultimately have negative effects on agriculture and natural habitats. Spiders play a crucial role in controlling pests and maintaining ecological balance.

There is only one spider whose name begins with the letter W. That is the wolf spider that catches their prey without using a web.

Spiders do not have bones. Instead, they have an external structure called an exoskeleton made of a substance called chitin. This exoskeleton provides support and protection for the spider's body.

No, tarantulas are cold-blooded, meaning they rely on their external environment to regulate their body temperature. They cannot internally generate heat like warm-blooded animals such as mammals.

Based on your description, the spider you are most likely referring to is the white-marked jumping spider (Dendryphantes varians). This species is commonly found in Pennsylvania and is known for the distinctive white heart-shaped marking on its back. White-marked jumping spiders are harmless and are beneficial for controlling pest insects in gardens.

Water spiders are typically preyed upon by various aquatic predators such as fish, frogs, birds, and larger insects like dragonflies. These predators are known to hunt and consume water spiders as part of their diet within aquatic ecosystems.

The male spider's primary objective in life is to impregnate one or more female spiders before other males can. As it turns out, this is no easy task in most species.

The first obstacle is actually finding a female spider. Most spider species are completely solitary animals, meaning they live and feed on their own, and they are generally spread out over a wide area, making an available female relatively scarce. The male spider has the daunting task of tracking down a sexually mature, receptive female in the area before other males can get there.

yes it can. how a spider doesnt stick to its own web is it makes a bunch of non stick peices in its web and waits on those but different spiders have different webs so yes a spider can stick to another spdiers web

The spider you are describing could possibly be the gray cross spider (Larinioides sclopetarius). This spider is commonly found in wooded areas in Michigan and has a white spot on its back. It is known for its hairy body and is relatively harmless to humans.

The biggest spider is the goliath bird eating spider. It can grow up to 1 foot (30 cm) in diameter.

Funnel Web spiders are black with a dull reddish tinge to the under legs and abdomen, they have a hard ecto skeliton and two disticnt spinnerets at the rear of the abdomen. they are about 5cm long and the fangs can be seen as they rear back to stike. the red colouring becomes more prominent in the strike position.