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Are Daddy Longlegs Venomous?

Have you ever wondered if daddy longlegs are venomous? We're here to debunk the myths on these fascinating arachnids.
A new species of a venomous spider has been recognized in Florida. According to the Zoo Miami Conservation and Research Facebook page, the Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider was first spotted in 2012 when ...
Daddy-long-legs, which look like spiders with thin legs much longer than their bodies, are generally seen as harmless. But according to many versions of a popular rumor, daddy-long-legs are actually ...
UC Davis scientists uncovered Aptostichus ramirezae, a new trapdoor spider species living under California’s dunes. Genetic analysis revealed it was distinct from its close relative, Aptostichus simus ...