Are Small Spiders More Dangerous?
WouterA number of people are afraid of spiders. Although most are harmless, some species can cause severe pain and even death.
Spiders have eight legs, and a modified frontal part of the mouth that allows them to inject venom into their prey. Venom is used by most spiders to paralyze or kill their prey. Venom can also be used by some spiders to ward off predators. The venoms of spiders are very different from each other. Some are venomous enough to kill an adult human.
The most common spiders that can hurt humans are those that are small. These spiders are sometimes called daddy-longlegs because of their long legs. They may be found in buildings and in the outdoors. They often hang from webs that are irregularly shaped.
Some of the most dangerous spiders include the funnel web spider, the yellow sac spider, and the redback spider. These spiders are nocturnal and they can live in houses or in vegetation.
They can bite humans and leave a wound that bleeds. They can also cause swelling, itching, and nausea. However, they are less painful than the bite of the brown recluse.
The Sydney funnel-web spider is considered to be one of the most aggressive spiders in the world. They are dark, glossy, and have large fangs that can penetrate fingernails. They are usually found in bushes or grasses. They are also known to wander into structures.
The six-eyed sand spider is another dangerous spider. Their venom causes blood vessels to leak, leading to death in just five hours.
