An insect’s blood is different from a human’s blood, and so is its circulatory system. Because of this, they don’t have “low blood pressure”, since they have an open circulatory system. Thus, an insect cannot “go into shock”.

Spiders have a more nuanced sense of atmospheric electricity, and can harness it to take flight. Research from the University of Bristol sheds light on “ballooning”, in which a spider holds on to a single strand of thread that carries them aloft.

Spider webs actively spring towards prey thanks to electrically conductive glue spread across their surface, Oxford University scientists have discovered. Many spiders recycle their webs by eating them, and would include any particles and chemicals that are electrically drawn to the web.

Records show that spiders do not die from natural causes. Like Charlotte in CHARLOTTE’S WEB, many spiders die in autumn after producing an egg sac. But some adults live through the winter, mate in the spring, and then die, and some survive for two or more years.

These spiders are beneficial animals and are not dangerous, despite their large size. Garden spiders should not be killed, but should be relocated to another part of the yard where they will be out of the way of human traffic.

Most common house spiders pose little threat to humans. While they may bite if they feel threatened, most bites are typically either harmless or cause only minor irritation.

If you truly can’t stand that spider in your house, apartment, garage, or wherever, instead of smashing it, try to capture it and release it outside. But if you can stomach it, it’s OK to have spiders in your home. In fact, it’s normal. And frankly, even if you don’t see them, they’ll still be there.

Under Furniture – A Good Hiding Spot Some spiders have day and night-time hiding spots. They love privacy and the darkness under your table or sofa completely satisfies them. Give them a nice vacuum treatment and there will be no signs of them anymore.