by Radar | Oct 21, 2019 | Spiders
Recently a video of a funnel web egg sac posted by the Australian Reptile Park went viral and shone light on the spider venom program run by the park. The Australian Reptile Park’s mission is one of education and tourism, but also the collection of venom from deadly...
by Radar | Aug 12, 2019 | Spiders
The vast majority of spider bites are not considered harmful, but that doesn’t stop many people from being terrified of spiders. Learning the truth about spider bites will be helpful in distinguishing fact from fiction and calming some of the fears surrounding these...
by Radar | Jul 9, 2019 | Spiders
When you think about spiders, one of the most common images that comes to mind is probably a spider web. Webs can be frustrating when they are in or around your home, but spider silk is also pretty fascinating. Here are some interesting facts about spider silk, as...
by Radar | May 7, 2019 | Spiders
Most people can probably tell you that spiders have eight legs, but they might not know much more about the anatomy of a spider. These fascinating animals have some similarities to other creatures, but there are some things that make them truly unique. Unlike insects...
by Radar | Mar 18, 2019 | Spiders
One of the largest spiders in the world lives right here in our backyards. The huntsman spider is a giant in the spider world and can induce fear in even the calmest of individuals. Thankfully, this monster spider is usually quite harmless. The following are answers...
by Radar | Jan 21, 2019 | Spiders
Though some spiders may bite, they are not interested in humans as a food source. Spiders are mainly insectivores, consuming between 400-800 million metric tons of insects each year. They are a vital part of the ecosystem and can be very beneficial. Without spiders,...
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