Good news: Orb weaver spiders are harmless to humans! Their bite is mild, similar to a mosquito bite, and only occurs if the spider feels threatened or accidentally comes into contact with skin.

When it comes to scary-looking spiders ... silk orb weaver, that's likely her male counterpart. Since golden silk orb weavers look particularly menacing (even though they won't bite you unless ...

A spotted orb weaver is shown in its web Upcountry ... Webs are a secondary screen, capturing pesky mosquitos. All spiders have a venomous bite (that’s how they subdue their dinner), but ...