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What the Stuff?!: 5 Amazing, Beautiful, Not-That-Terrifying Spiders
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Most spiders are less dangerous to us than we are to them. Still, lots of people find them creepy. But arachnids are awesome! Here are a few of our favorites.
Huntsman Spider: Harmless to Humans Despite 12-in. Leg Span
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The huntsman spider is one of the fastest and most agile arachnids on the planet. The species is often confused with tarantulas because of the hairy bodies, but their distinguishing trait is their long, angular, crab-like legs that help them move forward and sideways quickly.
How Ticks Work
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Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts, and are known for carrying diseases. Learn about ticks and find out how to remove ticks.
How Chiggers Work
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Chiggers are tiny bugs that are known for delivering bites that itch intensely. Find out how chiggers work and learn about the chigger reproduction cycle.
Camel Spider: A Murderous Speed Demon of the Desert
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These arachnids are aggressive, unbelievably fast and love to murder ants for no reason, but don't worry - they're harmless.
The Invasive Joro Spider Is Getting Cozy in the U.S.
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Native to East Asia, the Joro spider has adapted to life in the southern U.S. and, as far as we know, is a beneficial addition to the ecosystem.
Don't Kill Spiders
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Don't kill spiders and instead keep them around your house. Find out why you shouldn't kill spiders.
Spider Eggs and Egg Sacs and Spiderlings, Oh My!
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Let's talk about spider eggs, those tiny wonders of nature that hold the next generation of arachnids.
Are meerkats immune to poison?
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Meerkats immune to poison aren't rare in the Kalahari Desert -- they've evolved to resist snake and scorpion venom. Read about the meerkats immunity.
Tarantula Hawks Are Neither Tarantulas nor Hawks
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the tarantula hawk wasp, which has a powerful sting and lays its eggs on the abdomen of the tarantula.