What happens if you swallow a daddy long legs?

Answer 1

The story that is going around about daddy long legs being one of the most poisonous Spiders in the world is an urban myth that I saw busted on mythbusters. a yes, they are venomous, but rest assured nothing will happen to you aside from your digesting a dead spider. There is no way a spider can survive for long after being swallowed.

Answer 2

Confusion often arises because the name "daddy long-legs" is applied to several groups: the harvestmen (which are arachnids but not spiders), and crane flies (which are insects) and the Pholcidae (which are spiders).

All these creatures are not toxic to humans.

Answer 3

Swallowing a daddy long legs would most likely not cause harm, as they are not venomous and do not have any toxins that are dangerous to humans. However, their legs may cause a bit of irritation if they get stuck in your throat. It is still recommended to avoid swallowing them.

Answer 4

Oh, dude, if you swallow a daddy long legs, nothing much really happens. Contrary to the urban legend that they're super poisonous, they're actually harmless to humans. Your stomach acid will probably just break it down like any other bug you accidentally eat. So, no need to panic, just maybe chew your food a bit more next time.

Answer 5

Swallowing a daddy long legs spider is not harmful to humans. Their venom is not toxic enough to cause harm, and their bodies are easily digested in the stomach. The spider will likely be broken down by stomach acids and passed through the digestive system without causing any issues. It is always recommended to seek medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms after swallowing any foreign object.

Answer 6

Oh, my friend, there's no need to worry if you accidentally swallow a daddy long legs. These gentle creatures are harmless to humans and won't cause you any harm. Just take a sip of water and relax, everything will be just fine. Remember, there are happy accidents in life, and this is one of them.

Answer 7

== == No, Daddy long legs are not poisonous, despite the urban myth you might have heard that says they're very poisonous but have mouths too small to bite.

Answer 8

No, they are not harmful if swallowed.