Spiders have always been interesting critters.
But did you know that there are different types of spiders?
Some are venomous and some are not.
Some look like spiders while some look like something else.
We shall also run down some notable FAQs if you intend to continue your interest with spiders.
Anatomy of a spider
The most prominent identifier of a spider would be its two sections.
The first section is composed of the head and the thorax.
These two sections are joined by the waist.
The cephalothorax is covered by a hard shell, with a striking resemblance as that of crab.
The waist is also flexible enough for movement, most especially during silk spinning and when mating.
They are known for their messy cobwebs and the equally messy way of catching their prey.
They are generally small in size and are majorly brown although there are black species that resemble black widows.
Other distinguishing characteristics of this spider would be the yellow/orange rings in their legs.
The good thing about this spider is that they rarely bite.
Female black widows are identified for their super dark bodies and red small spots.
The males on the other hand are yellow.
These spiders thrive in warmer regions of the US, Canada and Mexico.
When temperature drops, they tend to retreat to the comfort of their homes.
They are good weavers and they kill their prey in their sticky webs.
They basically paralyze them with their venom, lurking on top before attacking.
This spider loves camouflaging itself along banana leaves.
These spiders are very territorial and as such, can become hostile and aggressive over mates and territories.
They build their own webs, usually preying on roaches and crickets.
They can be aggressive and have the tendency to bite humans when threatened.
They inject venom which can cause allergic reactions to humans.
5.Camel Spiders/Sun spiders (Solifugae)
This one is also known as the wind scorpion.
There are still debates regarding their identity because they may look like spiders but they behave like scorpions.
They are longer by 3-6-inches compared to other spiders.
They are also big-eyed and come in gray, black, brown, and even bluish tones.
Male camel spiders are way smaller than the females.
So much so that they are often confused for baby spiders.
Camel spiders are found in dark and secluded places.
They are also the fastest spiders as they could run for 10 miles an hour.
They are very common in homes and buildings, sporting brown colors and white speckles.
This key in of spider could live for at least seven years.
Aside from their webs, they also spin sacs and hang them in the orbit of their webs.
This is where the eggs are laid and hatched.
They also have white spots by the legs and abdomen.
They thrive in tropical climates.
Their native land is Madagascar and Australia although they are also endemic around Texas and North Carolina.
Like the hobos, this bang out of spider has poor sight.
Their favorite prey would be flies,moths, butterflies, grasshoppers and mosquitoes.
They are biters but rarely on humans.
Nonetheless, one bite could lead to painful blisters.
It is a part of the tarantula family with a leg span of 1-ft.
The name birdeater was ascribed to it after it was spotted feeding on a hummingbird in the desert.
They are native to South America, burrowing in soils and where they capture their prey.
They are very territorial, aggressive, and tend to have a fighting streak when they start being hostile.
When they are hostile, they produce hissing sounds.
When they bite, their venom could cause painful blisters and allergic reactions.
9.Grass spiders (Agelenopsis spp.)
They are usually found in lawns and other grassy areas, hence, the name.
They are considered as beneficial arachnids because they help in reducing mite populations around your vicinity.
They can also help generally, in reducing the infestation of harmful insects in the area.
Hence, it is recommended that they should not be killed.
They are usually just brown and black, but identifiable for the V-mark by their abdomens.
The hobo spider is native to Europe.
By the 1930s, it became endemic in the US, specifically in Seattle.
It is known for being an excellent hider so it would be rare to see one.
They are also notable for the funnel-shaped web that they create.
They have poor vision so it makes sense that they burrow on the ground.
Their diet revolves around beetles, flies, roaches and silverfish.
11.Huntsman Spiders (family: Sparassidae)
This one gets their name for being speedy hunters.
Some species of huntsman spiders are also interesting because of their unique way of moving.
They are hairy, sports long legs, and are beige in color.
They also have unique, dark patterns in their bodies.
They are endemic in North America although their native habitats would be warmer regions.
Outdoors, they are found under rocks or in flaking tree barks.
They are usually non-toxic and non-aggressive.
The only time they exhibit hostility is when they have just laid eggs.
Their most identifiable feature would be having four sets of eyes, lined in one row.
As the term suggests, they have the capacity to jump vertically high with the help of their silk.
They also jump around during the daytime to search for food.
In the wild, they are found in grasslands, woodlands, and forests.
No known toxicity is associated with their bite.
Their survival is bound to the stability of their shelter and a stable supply of food.
This one sports the typical two-body sections and eight sets of eyes of spiders.
In terms of color, they range from light brown, tan, beige or gray.
As the name suggests, they have long, thin, legs (of at least 6-inches).
Their bodies are rounded and small.
They are one of the more harmless spiders since they do not have venoms.
14.Orb weaver spiders
This is one of the most colorful spiders one can find in the garden.
Also, they spin one of the most interesting webs on account of their spherical shape.
Nonetheless, they are usually oval-shaped, with black and white marks, and dark red spikes.
They also have small globular heads.
Unlike the other territorial and hostile spiders, they are completely harmless.
They are not also venomous, and are not that very shy with company.
Nonetheless, they are way smaller than the black widow so they are easy to identify.
It is also important to mention that this one is also considered as a highly poisonous spider.
It is so venomous that its venom is extracted in Australia for anti-venom antidotes.
They live around grasslands, rocky terrains and mountains.
They have good eyesight, are very agile and grow at just 10mm.
The most notable species of sac spiders would be the yellow sac spider.
Small as they are, they are hard biters.
They are warm weather spiders and they will surely take refuge in homes as soon as the temperature drops.
Compared to house spiders, they have green and yellow colors so they are very easy to identify.
They get their name from spinning sac like webs in the rooms corners.
17.Tarantula
This one is popular for being a killer spider.
They exhibit sexual dimorphism as the males are only 8-inches long while females are at 12-inches.
Some keep them as house pets but really, they can be dangerous.
They do not have webs and they do not even know how to weave their own silk.
They are generally harmless and behaved until they are disturbed.
They can also be extra aggressive when they see their mate with another tarantula.
You should start running once they hiss or put their legs up high.
They inject deadly venom when they bite.
18.White Spiders
It is also called the flower crab spider.
Aside from their unusual white color, they also get their name from the way they hold their legs.
They are found extensively in North America.
They are also the best in camouflaging themselves to lull their prey.
They also have flexible abdomens that allows them to gobble up larger insects.
They have eight sets of eyes and their body size as well as the color depends on their location.
They dig and live in burrows.
They are intelligent spider types since they usually put doors to trap their prey.
They also add small stones in the burrows for complete entrapment.
They thrive in harsh climates but they would retreat in homes when it starts to get cold.
The most interesting thing about this spider is that they build a tent-like structure out of their silk.
They are identifiable for their yellow to orange color and the dark V marking on their bodies.
Fill all entry points with caulk and then make the surroundings leaf, dirt, and debris-free.
Hence, you should probably spray them in their entry points if you want to kill spiders on point.
This also allows for an even distribution of the scent at home.
This means that you have small insects around like mites, mosquitoes, and more.
Hence, it would be understandable to eliminate these insects first before the spiders.
In this section, we look at some of the FAQs surrounding spiders.
What is the worlds deadliest spider?
It is the funnel-web spider.
It is said that the venom of this spider contains 40 different types of toxic proteins.
This could kill humans in just a matter of minutes.
Specifically, the most venomous spider and the most toxic to humans would be the male Sydney funnel-web spider.
They are native to Sydney.
They bite when they are cornered or when they feel threatened or disturbed.
When they bite, they discharge a considerable amount of venom which is fatal to primates and humans.
Where do spiders live in your house?
Are spiders insects?
They are categorized as arachnids.
However, it shares a lot of similarities with insects.
For one, insects and spiders are both invertebrates and both have an exoskeleton.
Most of all, insects have wings and they have antennae.
What does it mean spiritually when you see spiders?
At best, spiders represent birth, growth, evolution and spiritual transformation.
They also represent the inspiring process of creativity and the need to move forward.
What are the most common house spiders?
On their own, house spiders already have hundreds of species.
How many different types of spiders are there?
As of writing, there are at least 45,000 recognized species of spiders out there.
The interesting thing about this figure is that it is extremely volatile.
It changes almost every year.
As a matter of fact, another spider species was discovered last September 2020 around the Pacific coast.
How many types of spider webs are there?
Some say seven while others say five.
We stick to five.
This is quite a valid question since spiders can also bite humans.
Aside from having poor eyesight, they also have poor memory.
These deficits, however, are compensated by their agility and spatial awareness.
Do spiders really crawl on you at night?
We have heard this as kids to frighten us so that we would go to sleep.
But the answer is no.
This belief is entirely a myth.
Spiders are very shy and they are afraid of any living thing that is larger than them.
They attack face to face when disturbed or threatened and rarely crawl on you at night.
What happens if you squish a spider?
What tarantula spiders are good as pets?
Why are tarantulas and frogs kept at the same time?
There is a very interesting bond between tarantulas and frogs.
In return, the frog protects the eggs of the tarantula thanks to its foraging skills.
This is the primary reason as to why the frog and the tarantula are inseparable in the wild.
Conclusion
Spiders are very interesting critters.
Aside from their ecological role, they also represent symbolic and spiritual meanings.
Having been around for millions of years, they have truly evolved into a whole family on their own.
Seeing a spider in the home is inevitable.
But at the center of it would be to bar all access points in the home.
