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Do spiders have bones?
No, they have a hard outer shell called an exoskeleton that supports their body and protects them
how many legs does a spider have?
8 legs
Which spider has a venom that can kill a human in minutes
The Sydney Funnel-Web Spider
Do spiders eat their webs?
Yes, orb-weavers frequently consume their old or damaged webs to recycle the proteins and moisture.
How do they grow?
Spiders must periodically molt by shedding their old exoskeleton as they grow larger
Can spiders regrow lost limbs?
Yes, if a spider loses a leg to a predator, it can regenerate a new one during subsequent molts
what spider has a red pattern on their bum?
the black widow
What is the difference between a venomous spider and a poisonous spider?
Venom is actively injected via fang
what shape is the original spider web
circular, flat, and resembles a wheel with spokes
What do spiders eat?
Spiders are primarily carnivorous and eat insects
Do spiders chew their food?
Spiders cannot chew. They use their fangs to inject digestive enzymes into their prey
How many legs do spiders have?
spiders are arachnids, meaning they have eight legs, whereas insects have six
what is the spider that won Guinness World Records as the most venomous on Earth?
The Brazilian Wandering Spider
How strong is spider silk?
Pound for pound, some spider silk is stronger than steel and incredibly elastic, allowing it to absorb the impact of flying prey.
How do jumping spiders hunt?
Instead of using webs, jumping spiders rely on excellent eyesight and incredible leaping ability to pounce directly on their prey
Do all spiders spin webs?
No. While web-building is common, many species are active hunters that stalk
How many eyes do most spiders have?
The vast majority of spiders have eight eyes, though some have six or fewer depending on the species.
What distinctive red marking helps identify the highly venomous female Black Widow on its abdomen?
An hourglass shape
how strong is a spider web?
Cross between steel and rubber, pretty strong.
How long do spiders live?
The lifespan varies widely. House spiders typically live for 1 to 2 years, while female tarantulas can live for 20 years or more in captivity
Why don't spiders get stuck in their own webs?
Spiders have special grooming claws and secrete an oily coating on their feet that prevents them from adhering to their own sticky silk.
What color is spider blood?
Their blood, known as hemolymph, is pale blue
Which elusive spider, common to the US Midwest and South, has a necrotic venom that can cause severe skin ulcers and tissue damage?
The Brown Recluse
What are spider webs made of?
Spider silk is a natural protein fiber produced inside the spider's body and spun into threads by organs called spinnerets.
How do spiders reproduce?
Male spiders deposit sperm on a special silk web and transfer it to the female using specialized appendages near their mouths called pedipalps