We’ve all seen Spiderman in action. He appears extremely strong. But does this translate to real spiders or is Spiderman just another superhero from a comic book? How strong ARE spiders? Keep reading and you’ll find out. In general, spiders are extremely strong. Jumping spiders for example, are able to grip the equivalent of 170 …
We’ve all been there (well, I have). Even though I love all things arachnid, the idea of baby spiders roaming all over my walls kind of gives me the ick. And if I feel like that, you must too! So here’s my article on where do spiders lay eggs in houses, I hope you find …
Can spiders smell? Do spiders have a sense of smell? Can they smell fear? It’s not immediately obvious, bearing in mind that they don’t possess a nose, but let’s break it down for you. Spiders have taste and smell receptors on their pedipalps (the small leg-like appendages on the sides of their heads). They also …
Even though most spiders are totally harmless and some of us even like to keep them as pets, there are far more people out there that want to find out how to repel spiders or not invite them into your home in the first place. If not kept as a pet, the only purpose a …
Do jumping spiders eat ants? Jumping spiders are those cute, furry and four-eyed creatures that are part of the arachnid world. Even the hardiest of arachnophobes can’t help but find themselves warming to these little beauties. The burning question here though, is do they eat ants? Whilst jumping spiders are small and therefore eat small …