Recent questions tagged spiders

Description : Why do spiders like chilling in my bathroom?

Last Answer : answer:I don't know, but I have some educated guesses: 1) Multiple ways in, due to multiple things with pipe-holes, which may be how they get in there. For example, I have seen crawly things ... in particular may be there for the other bugs that like the bathroom, since they trap and eat bugs.

Description : What do tiny spiders feed on?

Last Answer : Tiny insects.

Description : How is this strand of spider web created?

Last Answer : Aerodynamics. The spider instinctively knows that patterns of air, and uses them.

Description : Do house spiders die soon after their eggs hatch?

Last Answer : You do realize it will ever be easier to get the little ones than it is right now. They will spread throughout your house in a day. If you don't mind them, that is fine. But, many people do ... your book cases, over the furniture 10 seconds with the vacuum cleaner will take care of it right now. .

Description : Why do so many people hate or fear (or both) spiders?

Last Answer : answer:I really do not fully understand this one. I guess they are kind of spooky because they have so many eyes and limbs. But me, I've had a fondness for spiders ever since I read Charlotte's Web ... it makes me sad to hear that people are so frightened of spiders that they kill them on sight :(

Description : Why are some spiders not affected by insecticide?

Last Answer : What are the active ingredients in the insecticide?

Description : How long can a spider stay without food?

Last Answer : I’ve heard of studies where a tarantula wasn’t given any food.. just a modicum of water and they lived for 2 years. Spiders don’t move much, slowing their metabolism and requiring less nutrients be put into their bodies.

Description : Is there really a difference between a cob web and a spider web?

Last Answer : I thought they were just abandoned webs, too…. that have collected dust. I guess they could be just dust. Dust bunnies are sticky like cobwebs, but they don’t have that webby shape.

Description : When did spiders become so associated with Halloween?

Last Answer : Spiders are scary, on an almost societal level, just like ghosts, skeletons etc. Although wasn’t halloween another seasonal celebration? Or a celebration of the dead?

Description : Arachnophobes - are you able to maintain some degree of calm when a spider lands on you?

Last Answer : Nope, I can't. About a month ago I was on my balcony, and a spider fell on me. I swiped it off my shoulder and it landed on the front of my shirt, and I attempted to hit it again and lost it. ... . I the took a shower went back to the living room and used the broom to carry my clothes to the washer.

Description : Has anyone ever brought home a "friend" from the grocery store?

Last Answer : Well, that just gave me the jim-jams! I've read (no I can't cite sources) that so much produce contains eggs and larvae that eliminating them all is impossible. So, we get little visitors. ... my mouth. I'd rather have visitors than have all my produce irradiated, or covered with hazardous stuff

Description : Can you help me identify this spider?

Last Answer : It’s name is Steve and it will haunt you. ;)

Description : Two stripes on a spider's abdomen - what is this?

Last Answer : It’s probably a wolf spider. Regardless, it’s nothing to panic over. Very few spiders are a threat to humans, and even those are shy and more likely to avoid you.

Description : Do spiders fight over territory?

Last Answer : Apparently they do, though I can’t find all that much about it. This link, if you scroll down to the item about the huge, communal web found in Texas states that it very unusual because spiders normally fight over territory and for prey.

Description : Why are there always spiders in my shower?

Last Answer : answer:They like basements. And you might be surprised at the other little buggers that would be running around if the spider wasn’t their to protect you from them. To get rid of the spider, you must get rid of his food supply… the other bugs he eats.

Description : Why do so many people fear spiders despite the fact that most of them are totally harmless?

Last Answer : Because they are ugly.

Description : Explain what you would expect if all the spiders died.

Last Answer : There would be so many more bugs that even the Orkin man couldn’t control them.

Description : What manner of critter makes cobwebs?

Last Answer : KatawaGrey As per Do it Yourself Pest Control: Can you please advise me as to the origin of cobwebs ? Spiders lay down a dragline wherever they go. This lifeline can be used to quickly drop from ... become coated with dust and are called cobwebs. Thanks for asking. I was happy to find out myself.

Description : If someone ate a venomous spider, would it still be fatal?

Last Answer : answer:“There was an old lady who swallowed a spider, That wriggled and jiggled and wiggled inside her. She swallowed the spider to catch the fly. But I dunno why she swallowed that fly - Perhaps she’ll die.” All 8 verses w. irritating music

Description : Do spiders attack each other?

Last Answer : Yes. Extra- and intra-species.

Description : How do spiders build webs that span several feet?

Last Answer : answer:The most typical scenario is that they release a free floating, lightweight strand that floats through the air until it connects with something. They then anchor both ends and proceed with ... a very nice description here: http://www.xs4all.nl/~ednieuw/Spiders/Info/Construction_of_a_web.html

Description : I got my tarantula full grown. I've had him for about 6 months. How can I tell how old he is?

Last Answer : It is very difficult to determine a tarantula's age. Different species and genders vary in when they mature and their lifespans. Males live about 3-6 years. Females can live 30-40 years. Quite ... . We will be writing an article explaining how to tell a tarantula's gender and approximate age.

Description : I am considering getting a tarantuala for my son. He thinks they're cool. Do they make good pets? Can you take them out of their cage and play with them or do you just watch them through the glass?

Last Answer : On the plus side, tarantulas as pets are quiet, don't require much space and can be fascinating to watch. There are over 800 species and care and housing needs depend on which you choose. Most don't care ... with all pets, do your research and learn as much as you can before choosing one as a pet.

Description : Spiders are so cool. I want to get one as a pet. What is the best spider?

Last Answer : Rose Hair Tarantuala's are really fun! Also you can't really loose them easily, like you could with a smaller one. Also scorpians make a fun pet!

Description : How do you raise your tarantula to trust you?

Last Answer : While it may become used to your presence, there is no way to train a tarantula. They can be docile, but a nervous or frightened tarantula can and will bite. Their bite has been compared to a ... possible or not at all unless you are really experienced with arachnids and even then you can be bitten.

Description : What is the typical diet of a rosy haired tarantula?

Last Answer : A tarantula's diet is mainly gut-loaded crickets along with other insects. Gut-loaded means the crickets are fed a nutritious diet and dusted with vitamins before feeding. Meal worms and roaches can ... you feed have not been exposed to pesticides as these will enter your tarantula's body too.