Many people are terrified or put off by the thought of spiders, but these eight-legged creatures go about their lives without a thought about you. This is because out of the more than 45,000 known spider species, only a few of them are said to be harmful. In fact, less than 30% of species are actually harmful.
While spiders may be harmless, it is still a smart idea to leave them be. Spiders are not friendly; they still follow their instinct to survive and to reproduce.
Are Any Red Spiders Poisonous?
You may ask, “are any red spiders poisonous?” This might be surprising but there are no known spiders that are poisonous; however, there are some that are venomous. For a spider to be considered poisonous, it has to be digested, but as the method of delivery of the toxins is by a bite, spiders can be venomous just like snakes.
Is a Venomous Spider Harmful?
Spiders bite their victims with a fang-like mouthpiece that is called a “chelicerae.” The chelicerae are used to inject their victims with toxins that include proteins and neurotoxins, and this helps immobilize their prey.
While there are many venomous spiders, the number of spiders that are lethal to people is very small. Out of the 3000 species of spiders that are found in the North American region, only two known species are known to be dangerous to people. These two known species are the Black Widow and the Brown Recluse spider.
A black widow spider’s venom can hurt as it is full of neurotoxins, but it is usually not fatal. The brown recluse spider or otherwise known as the “fiddleback” spider, can cause tissue damage if the bite is left untreated.
Why Do Spiders Bite People?
To put the mind’s of people who suffer from a fear of spiders at ease, humans are not on the spiders’ list of desirable food. Instead, spiders bite people as a defensive mechanism.
Spiders will often choose to run away, hide from people, and play dead as a way of avoiding confrontation from others. If a spider does choose to bite, it is usually done as a last-ditch effort in self-defense.
Are There Red Spiders That Can Be Harmful
The Red spider, also known as a spider mite, is part of the plant-feeding mite family and is not harmful to humans. They are common household pests that also inhabit foliage and trees. The red spider has an average life cycle of around three weeks. Adult mites are around 0.02 inches long.
Even though they have red in their name, these red spiders are not actually red. Some can be yellow, green, and orange.
Do The Colors of Spiders Reflect How Dangerous They Are?
The color of the spider does not state how dangerous it is; they are not like frogs. Frogs have an “honesty policy” that can be seen that are stating they are toxic.
Yes, some spiders that are colorful are dangerous, but that does not mean that all spiders that are colorful are dangerous. Many species of spiders are often bland or camouflaged as a way to hide from prey to better hunt.
So while the red spider looks dangerous, it is not harmful to humans.
