What Happens If We Swallow a Spider?
There is no reason to fear spiders (arachnophobia) here: Digesting a spider, even a venomous one, is not something to worry about. This has been confirmed by Christopher Buddle, a ...
Tag: funnel-web spider
The most dangerous spider in the world can adjust its venom
A new analysis of funnel-web spiders reveals that factors such as heart rate and defensive behavior may influence the distribution of chemicals in their venom-producing fangs.Science Alert reports that the ...
Female spider plays dead to prevent male from being eaten
The funnel-web spider exhibits a peculiar behavior during mating, lying still as if dead to reduce the risk of being eaten by the male after copulation.The female funnel-web spider develops ...
