How Dangerous Is A Camel Spider Bite?

The camel spider has become an urban myth being said to grow to half the size of a human with an appetite for camel stomachs and sleeping soldiers. Fortunately, there is no truth to the legend. The camel spider may...
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3 Ways to Identify a Banana Spider

Banana Spider Golden silk orb weavers are a group of spiders that are known for their golden colored web. They’re also known as giant wood spiders or banana spiders. These spiders do have venom but it is not lethal to humans...
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What Are Jumping Spiders?

Jumping spiders are small and agile spiders that can jump as high as 25 times their size. Even though they are only 1-22 mm in length, they can easily be identified by their eyes. All species (there are over 4,000...
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What You Need to Know about the Black Widow Spider

While spiders aren’t recognized as members of the insect family, they do belong to the bug species. Spiders differ in size, specie, breed and color. Most spiders are web-spinners that feast on smaller insects and other bugs. Some produce poisonous...
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