Spiders

Black Widow Spider Facts
Black widow spiders' webs are made of superior silk threads, as compared to the webs of other spiders, which is the reason for the use of this silk thread to make body armor and high-tech athletic clothing. Do you want to know more interesting black widow spider facts? Read on...

Cobwebs Vs. Spider Webs
This article settles the cobwebs vs spider webs argument once and for all. Cobwebs and spider webs are both intriguing objects, created by intriguing eight legged creatures. Keep reading to get the scoop on cobwebs vs spider webs debate.

Are Daddy Long Legs Poisonous
It is a common belief that daddy long legs are venomous. But did you know, that these are three kinds of creatures under different orders of kingdom animalia? This article will shatter all the myths and help you know more about the common question - are daddy long legs poisonous?

Tarantula Care Tips
Tarantulas have become a popular pet in the last few years. It is very important to know how to care for a particular type of tarantula before buying them. A tarantula can be reared with the help of a veterinarian or with the help of tarantula care tips available in pet stores, books and on-line sources.

Tarantula Care and Feeding
If you are planning to have a tarantula as a pet, you should be well informed about tarantula care and tarantula feeding. These pets need a little more specialized care than other house-pets.

The World's Most Poisonous Spiders
Almost all spiders posses venom, but only few are capable of causing any harm to humans. Most of the spiders use their venom to paralyze their prey and then devour it, while some use it against their predators for self defense. Let's have a look at some of the world's most poisonous spiders.

Goliath Birdeater Tarantula
The goliath birdeater tarantula, the largest tarantula ever recorded, can eat a fully grown mice. Read on to know more...

Facts about Tarantula
Did you know that the world's largest spiders are the Tarantulas? Yes, they are and the largest species is found in the rainforests of South America. Read on to know more...

Giant Sea Spiders
Giant sea spiders are marine arthropods belonging to the class Pycnogonida. It’s quite interesting to know about their habitat, reproduction and growth. Here is some useful information about the giant sea spiders.

Identifying Spiders
If you want to know the ways of identifying Spiders, here is an article for you.

The Spider’s Web
Although it looks so fragile, the spider web can actually be very resistant and the article below presents spider’s ways of making their web. Not all spiders know "the secrets" of making webs!

Garden Spider
Read on to know more about the yellow garden spider…

Brown Recluse Spider Bites
Most spiders are generally harmless. In fact, out of the 20,000 odd species of spiders that inhabit the United States, only 60 are capable of causing damage to humans. Within this small group, only four species of spiders are dangerous: the black widow, the aggressive house spider, the yellow sac spider and the brown recluse spider. And, only the black widow and the brown recluse spider have been associated with disease and death.

Hobo Spiders
Read on to know more about the Hobo Spiders and the first aid for their bite…

Banana Spiders
Read on to know more about the Banana Spiders and their lives…

Brown Recluse Spiders
Read on to know more about the Brown Recluse Spiders and the method of providing first aid for their bite…

Black Widow Spiders
The black widow spider, which is considered the most venomous spider in North America, is a unique and interesting creature. Read all about it here.

Camel Spiders
Despite the name it is known by, a camel spider is not a spider at all. Actually a camel spider belongs to the class Arachnida and is a solifugae. Here is some more interesting information on the camel spider.

Spider Bite: Symptoms and Treatment
Read on to know more about the symptoms of a spider bite and the methods of providing first-aid treatment for spider bites…

Wolf Spider Facts
Did you know that the wolf spider does not make a web? Read on for more wolf spider facts.

Spider Control in the United States
Informational article on web building spiders and hunting spiders. Also included are examples of the more poisonous species in each category.

Real facts about spiders
Questions and Answers about spiders...

The Top Seven Tarantula Species for Beginners
In this article, the author provides advice on the best tarantulas for beginners to keep as pets.