How Tall Are Spiders?
Spiders are large hairy creatures. They have long legs and eight eyes. These spiders are found throughout the world, including the tropics. They are also commonly found inside buildings.
Spiders can climb vertical surfaces. They can climb walls and ceilings. They have long silk strands that they use to carry them great distances. They can also travel by air. They are usually black, though they can be reddish or brown.
Crab spiders are small to medium-sized spiders that ambush insects on flowers and other plants. They are often found indoors and are named for their crab-like movement. They can also be brightly colored and are rarely bitten.
Jumping spiders are considered mini tarantulas. They are black, fuzzy, and marked with white or iridescent green. They can see prey from several inches away. They are active hunters and hide in silken retreats at night. They are often confused with spider monkeys, but the two are very different animals.
Wolf spiders are large and hairy. They have eight eyes and a distinctive pattern of markings. The males are smaller than the females. The females carry an egg sac that contains 100 eggs. The females carry their young for a week or more.
Huntsman spiders are a type of spider that lives in crevices and rocks. They are social and romantic. Their mating ritual involves a long series of caresses. They may live for two years. They can move up to one yard per second.