Spiders are not insects, but arachnids. There are more that 38,000 species of spiders. All spiders
have eight legs and spin silk.
Most spiders are harmless and serve a purpose. One main purpose is to control insect population
that could devastate crops.
All spiders have fangs, but not all spiders are venomous. Spiders avoid humans and only bite to
protect themselves.
You might see more spiders in the fall, fall is mating season for spiders.
Spiders have tiny hairs on their feet to allow them to walk on ceilings.
Cobwebs are abandoned spider webs.
Spider silk is one of the strongest materials in the world. Spiders use their silk for shelter, protection
and catching prey.