Scientists Are Baffled by Newly Discovered “Silkhenge” Spider
In 2013 scientists doing research in Peru came across a strange structure made of spider silk never before seen. The structure, referred to as “Silkhenges” due to its mysterious origins and resemblance to the famous Stonehenge, is comprised of a single silky tower-like structure surrounded by a circular picket fence also made out of spider silk. The […]
The Pikachu Pokemon Spider!
The love of the show/game Pokemon has literally become a global phenomenon, as was demonstrated when the Pokemon game for smart phones came out and so many people were obsessed with it that some actually died in their relentless pursuit to “catch em all.” I’ll admit, I also downloaded the game, but have yet to […]
How Salt Benefits Some Spiders
Humans can survive brutally cold winters with much greater success than every kind of bug species. Even if a grasshopper could throw on a parka and muffs it would still die from the extreme cold since spiders cannot regulate their internal temperatures, in other words, spiders are cold blooded. It has been commonly assumed that […]
Giant Funnel-Web Spiders Fangs
Giant Funnel-Web Spiders Have Fangs Big Enough to Bite Through Your Shoe As long as I can remember spiders have been scary, sure, but experts were always claiming that while some spiders can bite through human skin and harm us, they can’t bite through clothes or shoes. These are supposed to be what protect us […]
DIY Pest Control Tips for 8 Common Pests
There are numerous reasons why it is smart to learn do-it-yourself pest control methods even if you have an account with a professional. You never know when some of the pests featured here might bother you. Here are some simple ways to handle the following pests. Ants Ants are a common household pest and can […]
What Is the Difference Between an Arachnid and a Spider?
Many people use the term “spider” and “arachnid” interchangeably, but do these words mean the same thing as everyone assumes? I personally have always assumed that an arachnid and a spider were one and the same thing. Actually, arachnids include a variety of different creepy crawlies that you probably had no idea were actually arachnids, […]
Could a Spider Be Living in Your Hair?
There is an urban legend, though not as common today as it was before the 1980’s, that told about a person with a bushy hairdo having a family of black widows nesting within his or her locks. There are also plenty of stories about spider eggs hatching in some guys Afro. So have spiders been […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wolf Spiders
The wolf spider is a strong, agile hunter that often chases their prey at high speeds. Not only are these creatures intimidating to watch, but there are several interesting facts about them you may not know. The following are 10 things you didn’t know about these incredible and sometimes frightening spiders. 1. They Don’t Spin […]