Do Spiders Go in Your Mouth When You Sleep?
WouterHave you ever heard of an urban legend that says spiders go in your mouth when you sleep? It seems to be quite a ridiculous story. The truth is, it’s not true.
Spiders are solitary creatures and do not enjoy spending time with other people. They prefer to be in a quiet area where they can spin webs and hunt for bug snacks. They also are not fond of dark, moist caves. And besides, they don’t have strong eyesight. So they can’t see a sleeping person well enough to get to their mouth.
The myth that humans swallow spiders while they’re sleeping originated from a book published in 1954. However, there have been no documented cases of this happening. One possible explanation is that it started as an urban legend and then spread through email chains and social media.
In fact, there is a fair amount of scientific proof that it would be very difficult for a spider to be in your mouth when you’re asleep. Spiders are very nervous and shy away from humans, so it’s highly unlikely that they would enter your mouth.
Most people close their mouths when they sleep. But you can also open your mouth during your slumber. Sleeping people create vibrations that are perceived by spiders as a signal to stay away. You can also breathe in warm air that may discourage spiders from attempting to bite you.
Spiders do not like snoring. It’s an obvious signal for them to leave. Moreover, they are very sensitive to vibrations. If you’re snoring and waking up every night, the spiders are likely to be scared off by the noise.
