There is an incalculable number of spider species that call Florida home. From orb weavers to nursery spiders and jumping spiders, the state has its fair share of spider species. It also shelters ...

Marvel with us at The Glistening Yellow Banana Spiders of Florida! The Banana spider in Florida is an intriguing ... Web-building – Construct intricate orb-shaped webs with three concentric circles ...

The Golden Silk Orb-Weaver, Trichonephila clavipes, are also not venomous. Their bites are extremely rare but could lead to mild pain, redness, and swelling. The Wolf Spider is another non-venomous ...

The spiny orb-weaver spider, true to its name, boasts a rounded abdomen adorned with numerous spines, resembling the shape of a crab’s shell. These spines, often brightly colored in hues of ...

The spotted orb weaver, known commonly as a barn spider, is an introduced spider ... to many parts of North America — in the east from Florida north to New England and in the west from Arizona ...

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.