There are ten fascinating facts about spiders that you should be aware of.
Winter is the season to break out the heavy coats, scarves, gloves, and hats for those of us in the northern hemisphere. Even though the colder months offer snow, cozy nights in by the fire, and, of course, Thanksgiving and Christmas, there is something more than likes to live in our houses during this time… Spiders!
Male spiders leave their remote nesting sites in the autumn months to explore our houses to seek a new girlfriend.
Although this kind of arachnid can be terrifying to certain people, especially those with arachnophobia, they are fascinating creatures. So, without further ado, here are 10 fascinating spider facts you should know!
There are spiders everywhere!
This may startle you, but studies show that you should never be more than 10 feet away from a spider.
Don’t worry. They spend most of their time hidden in cracks, minding their own business.
There are a lot of spiders
Spiders exist in various shapes and sizes, each distinct appearance and trait.
There are around 30,000 different species of spiders that are currently known. Some experts, however, believe that there is still much more to be uncovered.
Spider bites aren’t always fatal.
A few spiders can give you terrible bites and, because of their venom, can put your health at risk. Most spiders will not bite humans, and if they do, their venom isn’t potent enough to cause any harm.
Unfortunately, and I hate to say it, being bitten by a spider does not transform you into Spider-Man! That is not a side effect of their poison.
Female spiders eat a lot of food.
This isn’t good news for men, unfortunately.
Depending on the species, the female spider may consume the male spider before, during, or after copulation, depending on the species!
Did you know that widow spiders, such as black, get their names from this sexual cannibalism behavior?
Spiders enjoy YMCA workouts!
You probably think we’re nuts right now, but it’s true!
The peacock spider, Maratus Volans, does a dance that resembles the YMCA as part of its courtship ritual. Furthermore, the brilliant colors on their abdomen make this a spectacular sight to behold.
Unfortunately, if the male spider’s rendition of the YMCA fails to impress the female, she will attack, kill, and possibly consume him.
Spider silk is quite durable
You read that correctly: spider silk is solid. It may appear frail and fragile due to its extreme thinness.
A steel strand with the same thickness is five times stronger than the silk in a spider’s web. A spider web with strands as thick as a pencil is also thought to be capable of stopping an aeroplane in flight!
Spiders’ blood is blue
Spiders, unlike humans, have blue blood.
However, there is a scientific explanation for this. In humans, oxygen is bonded to an iron-containing molecule, which gives our blood its red color. The molecule that oxygen is bonded to in spiders, on the other hand, contains copper, which gives their blood its blue color.
Spider silk is a liquid substance
Although we are accustomed to seeing spider silk in the form of webs, did you know it is a liquid? The silk hardens as it comes into touch with the air, allowing them to construct and build webs.
Male spiders enjoy giving gifts
Some spider species not only prefer to serenade their potential companions with a dance, but they also want to deliver their loved ones a silk-wrapped gift to sweet talk them into a date.
On the other hand, these males can be deceptive and cheap at times. They present a cheap knock-off such as bits of leaves or outdated gifts that haven’t been successful with other females instead of flies and other insects.
Spiders have unusual muscles
I find the way a spider’s muscles function interesting. Their muscles can only drag their legs within; they cannot extend them outward. Spiders will pump a watery liquid into their legs to help push them out again to avoid this problem.
This is why, when you see a dead spider, its legs are usually curled inwards since there isn’t enough fluid to retract them.
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