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Common Stretch Spider (Tetragnatha extensa) Blog

The 8 Most Terrifying Spiders Found in Iceland

In Iceland, you can find beautiful landscapes and amazing scenery of all kinds. Even with its beauty that does not…

Feb 24, 2023
isolated jumping spider Blog

9 Most Terrifying Spiders Found in Afghanistan

Spiders are very adaptable and are found in a variety of places. This article will cover nine terrifying spiders found…

Feb 24, 2023
Chilean Recluse Spider Blog

Discover the Arctic Museum Infested with Venomous Spiders (No One Knows How They Got There!)

It might be unsettling to hear of a spider infestation, but spiders are very helpful creatures. Still, no one wants…

Feb 15, 2023
Jumping Spider Blog

Discover 6 Black Spiders in Tennessee

Tennessee is home to around 40 to 50 different types of spiders, with a few of these spiders having a…

Feb 7, 2023
Animals with exosceleton black widow spider Blog

9 Most Terrifying Spiders Found in Australia

Spiders are one of the world’s most feared animals, and there are more than 45,000 species that live across the…

Feb 3, 2023
European garden spider, Araneus diadematus Blog

Discover 7 Brown Spiders in Alabama

Alabama is home to around 90 different species of spiders, and only eight of these spiders are considered venomous or…

Feb 2, 2023
Long-Winged Kite Spider 4 Animals

Long-Winged Kite Spider

The long-winged kite spider, known by scientific name Gasteracantha versicolor, is a species of diurnal (meaning awake during the daytime)…

Jan 20, 2023
Brown recluse spider Blog

Missouri Couple Discovers Brown Recluse Infestation So Bad They “Bleed from the Walls”

Imagine relocating homes only to find your new property crawling with thousands of venomous spiders. In 2007, Missourans Brian and…

Jan 18, 2023
A six-eyed sand spider rests on top of rust-colored sand Animals

Six-Eyed Sand Spiders

The Six-Eyed Sand Spider disguises itself on the desert floor by burying itself in the sand. They will surprise attack…

Jan 15, 2023
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Regal Jumping Spider

The regal jumping spider, also known as the Phidippus regius, is a species of jumping spider that can be found…

Jan 6, 2023
A Barn Spider Animals

Barn Spider

Barn spiders are a species of spider that is common in North America, specifically in southern parts of Canada and…

Jan 5, 2023
Fishing spider, raft spider, wharf spider, or dock spider Animals

Fishing Spiders

Fishing spiders are part of the genus Dolomedes and are found near water sources such as ponds, lakes, and streams.…

Jan 4, 2023
cane spider Animals

Cane Spider

The cane spider is a species native to Hawaii and other tropical regions of the world. Cane spiders do not…

Jan 3, 2023
Araneus marmoreus - Marbled Orbweaver Animals

Orange Spider

“Orange spiders make vertically oriented webs for catching prey.” The marbled orb weaver, popularly known as the orange spider, looks…

Jan 2, 2023
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Cat-Faced Spider

“The female cat-faced spider dies shortly after laying her eggs.“ Summary The cat-faced spider is the common name of Araneus…

Jan 2, 2023
Trapdoor spider Blog

The Oldest Spider Ever Was 43 Years Old (Plus 3 More That Live a Long Time)

Most spiders don’t live over a year but some spiders live longer than cats and dogs. The oldest spider ever…

Nov 22, 2022
Sequined Spider or Mirror Spider Animals

Sequined Spider

“The “disco-ball”-like plates on the sequined spider’s back confuse predators and make it difficult to see.” Sequined Spider Summary The…

Nov 11, 2022
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Trapdoor spider

Summary One of nature’s greatest ambush hunters, trapdoor spiders create burrows that they cover with a trapdoor made of silk,…

Nov 9, 2022
Costa Rican zebra tarantula Animals

Zebra Tarantula

“A zebra tarantula is a black spider with white stripes!” The zebra tarantula is a medium-sized black spider with white…

Nov 1, 2022
Texas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi) Animals

Texas Brown Tarantula

“The Texas brown tarantula is a classic big hairy spider!” Texas browns are one of the most common tarantulas in…

Nov 1, 2022
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Skeleton Tarantula

“They look like they have skeleton legs!” Skeleton tarantulas are medium-sized tarantulas that have markings on their legs that look…

Nov 1, 2022
Huntsman Spider in the Rainforest Animals

Clock Spider

Summary The term clock spider derives from an urban legend and popular meme about a giant spider found behind a…

Nov 1, 2022
Pumpkin patch tarantula hapalopus formosus Animals

Pumpkin Patch Tarantula

Not stripes or spots, but a pumpkin design! Pumpkin patch tarantulas have a design on their abdomen that looks like…

Oct 22, 2022
Usambara Orange Baboon Tarantula (Pterinochus murinus). Animals

Orange Baboon Tarantula

The orange baboon tarantula is both orange and ornery. The orange baboon tarantula (OBT) is covered in bright orange bristles.…

Oct 21, 2022
Arizona Blonde Tarantula Animals

Arizona Blonde Tarantula

Their bodies can get to be almost 3 inches long! The Arizona blonde tarantula, also called the desert blonde or…

Oct 19, 2022
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The 6 Best Children’s Books About Spiders for Dispelling Fears

You’ve had a moment when a spider startles you — maybe you walked through a web in the dark or…

Oct 17, 2022
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Jerusalem Cricket vs. Camel Spider: Insects, Spiders, or Scorpions?

Jerusalem crickets and camel spiders are two different creatures that people mistake for one another on occasion. Because people confuse…

Oct 14, 2022
Johnny Cash Tarantula Spider

The 5 Biggest Spiders in California

With over 1,000 recognized spider species, California is among the states with the highest spider diversity in the United States..…

Oct 1, 2022
Most Dangerous Spiders Blog

Are Brown Recluses in California?

: In a nationwide study of Brown Recluse spiders, people were asked to send photos of spiders they thought were…

Sep 15, 2022
rabid wolf spider Spider

5 of the Biggest Spiders in Utah

The state of Utah boasts gorgeous natural formations, including the Great Salt Lake and Arches National Park. Utah is also…

Sep 12, 2022
Texas Brown Tarantula standing in front of grass Spider Facts

Discover 5 of the Biggest Spiders in Louisiana

The state of Louisiana is famous for its jazz music and its wildlife, as well as being the final stop…

Aug 28, 2022
Arizona Blonde Tarantula Spider Facts

5 of the Biggest Spiders in Arizona

Arizona, home of the Grand Canyon, is also home to some big spiders. While it is primarily known for its…

Aug 28, 2022
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The 5 Biggest Spiders in Alabama

There are over 100,000 known species of arachnids, and spiders comprise over 50,000 of these species. Spiders are found on every continent…

Aug 21, 2022
american nursery web spider Blog

The 5 Biggest Spiders In Delaware

Delaware is situated close to the ocean, making it the favorite home of many people, mammals, and insects. This little…

Aug 17, 2022
Giant House Spider Animals

Giant House Spider

A Giant House Spider is the larger relative of the House Spider. The female can grow to be 0.73 inches…

Aug 11, 2022
Most Venomous Spider Blog

Why Do Plagues of Snakes and Spiders Follow Floods?

Snakes and spiders are ranked amongst the deadliest creatures on the planet. The thought of waking up to either one…

Aug 8, 2022
hobo spider Animals

Hobo Spider

Summary The Hobo Spider is a kind of spider that designs funnel webs and often travels from city to city.…

Jul 31, 2022
Beautiful example of a False Widow spider. This species is also dangerous to humans but not life threatening as is the case with the Black Widow or Black Button Spider. Blog

10 Spiders in Arkansas

Arkansas boasts an array of flora and fauna, lending its nickname, the Natural State. Along with common animals like deer…

Mar 17, 2022
Most Dangerous Spiders Blog

10 Spiders in Arizona

Arizona features some of the most breathtaking scenery in North America. From the majesty of the Grand Canyon to the…

Mar 12, 2022
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Spider

Spiders are eight-legged arachnids that live across almost all of Earth aside from Antarctica. As of 2022, there are nearly…

Mar 10, 2022
writing spider spinning web Blog

Are Garden Spiders Poisonous or Dangerous?

Garden spiders originated in North America and can be found all over the U.S. They can also be found in…

Jan 31, 2022
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