Have you ever wondered, how might you be able to take care of a spider? Well to be honest you’re probably not reading this because…who does really, but why might spiders need different environments apart from other common house pets? Hm… well, if you did decide to read this, do keep reading and you might find something interesting

Spiders have multiple ways of eating their foods, but did you know that spiders use their venom, aka stomach fluid on their prey? this makes their prey’s body and tissues into a rough soup. Spiders have multiple ways to immobilize their prey, spiders either immobilize their prey by biting and injecting paralyzing venom or by silk swathing and wrapping. It depends on what type of spider it is.

Almost always, if you have an active spider, you can spot the difference between a healthy and sick spider right away. If you notice that your spider, which is typically active, staying in one place with its body low to the ground for a long period, it could be a sign your spider isn’t as healthy as you think. However, before you jump to conclusions, consider whether your spider is in the pre-molting phase. One of the things you can check is the water dish. Although you may never see your spider drinking water, it is crucial to ensure that it has access to it. The water dish also provides humidity, which prevents dehydration. Spiders typically get most of their water from the food they eat, but if the environment is too dry, they become sluggish and will eventually die.

Spiders, like almost every animal in the world, are important to the environment. Spiders possess a remarkable ability to produce silk, which is facilitated by specialized structures on their bodies. The process of silk production begins with a liquid stored in the internal silk glands, which eventually solidifies into a fibrous material. The spiders rely on a set of external structures called spinnerets to spin this silk into a thread-like substance, which is also known as gossamer. The spinnerets are equipped with spigots that connect to the silk glands, enabling the spider to release the silk through small openings. Interestingly, most spiders possess six spinnerets and four to six silk glands, although these numbers can vary depending on the species.

In conclusion, spiders need to have a separate environment apart from others, you can’t walk them or put them in water, spiders also need to have a safer environment because many predators are bigger and larger than them. Unlike other animals, spiders may not be completely liked but just like I said, they still are needed in the environment and our hearts. Although spiders can be scary, I can ensure that they there more scared of you than you are them 🙂