Also known as an orb-weaving spider, and locally as a banana spider, females have yellow markings and can grow up to 2.36 inches or 60 mm in length. Males are less colorful and can be four times ...

Golden silk orb weaver. This spider rarely poses any dangers. It will only bite in self-defense if it’s being held or pinched. The bite will cause a little pain, ...

The female golden silk orb weaver looks particularly intimidating, with a gold-colored body sporting lighter yellow spots and ...

And, it is the only one of the banana spider species that can be found in Texas. So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders.

This group includes golden orb weaver spiders. These species create elaborate spiderwebs where female spiders live. Male orb weaver spiders like the Joro travel by “ballooning.” ...

And, it is the only one of the banana spider species that can be found in Texas. So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders.

The eight-legged spawn of the golden orb-weaver, when full-grown, is about the size of a human palm. The large and brightly colored Joro spider is easily noticeable.

The eight-legged spawn of the golden orb-weaver, when full-grown, is about the size of a human palm. The large and brightly colored Joro spider is easily noticeable.

Golden silk orb-weavers are big, scary-looking spiders that like to weave huge webs. If you live in Florida, you might have nearly run face-first into a few of these webs while doing yard work. ...