Fun Facts
How many different species of house spider are there?
3
Where are Giant House Spiders originally from?
Europe
the males choose one mate for life, after having babies, what does the female do?
Eats the male
Are Giant House Spiders invasive or beneficial?
Both
Is their bite a danger to humans and animals?
How did they get to Oregon?
It crawled into someone's suitcase and was brought here by accident.
Are they an aggressive species of arachnid?
No, they would rather run away or hide than try to bite you.
What are the "feelers" on the front of their face called?
Pedipalps
What time of year are you likely to see more of them than usual?
During the fall
How long can they live without eating or drinking?
several months
How fast can they run?
Up to 1ft and 7inches per second
Where do the males like to create their webs?
Hidden places: corners of windows, garages, clutter, etc.
Females live longer than the males, how long can they live for?
About 4 years
What venomous spider do they often get mistaken for?
The hobo spider
What is the scientific name?
Eratigena Atrica
When are they most active?
At nighttime
How long can a male Giant House Spider's legs get?
up to 2.95 inches