Spider webs are made from a protein fiber which we call silk. It is both strong and stretchy but not all spider silk is the same, there are several different types. Spiders produce silk using special ...

But these giant spiders make us appreciate two things: the fact that we don't live in Australia and that the daddy longlegs ...

Daddy longlegs are a common pest in many homes and outdoor environments, sometimes referred to as a cellar spider, despite not being a spider at all. You’ve probably noticed them lurking around ...

A large spider, but with a very small greyish body and long thin legs. They prefer the warm and constant temperatures of our homes, garages and sheds, and are rarely found outdoors as they cannot ...

Interestingly, it is not unusual to see another spider taking over a vacant funnel web – albeit with a little refurbishment where needed. The daddy long legs spiders (Pholcus phalangioides ...