Are spiders arachnids or insects?
Spiders are arachnids. Interesting!
Are spiders found on every continent?
Every continent except Antarctica. BRB moving to Antartica!
True or False: All types of spiders have 8 legs and spin silk.
True! 8 is great!
True or False: A cobweb is an abandoned spider web.
True, spider webs have a spider ON the web.
True or False: Spider “silk” comes out as a liquid but hardens when it comes into contact with the air.
True! Wow!
Can some spiders make up to seven types of silk?
Yes, such as smooth, sticky, and stretchy. I'll take a web that feels like my bed.
True or False: The largest species of tarantulas – a type of spider – can kill mice, birds and some lizards.
True! Eek!
True or False: The biggest species of spider is the Goliath Birdeater which can be up to 11 inches wide.
True! Oh no, no thank you!
True or False: The tiniest spider is Patu marplesi, which is so small that 10 can fit on the end of a pencil.
True, that's cute!
Are spiders nearsighted?
Yes, cool!
Can a Golden Orb spider’s web catch birds?
It can! Leave the birds alone!
True or False: Jumping spiders can see more colors of the spectrum than you can.
True, wow!
Can spiders eat more insects than both birds and bats?
They can! Dinner time!
True or False: Spiders lack teeth so they can’t chew food.
True, too bad!
Are Wolf spiders fast?
They can run at speeds of up to 2 feet per second. Run for your life!
Where do you think Wheel spiders get their name from?
They have a habit of tucking in their legs and rolling when scared. Rollin'
