:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/OVHDKS6KXFBXFGJQVAEZ4MSBKY.jpg)
I’ll be upfront with you right away! This spider might be venomous to other bugs but as far as we know, it’s not harmful to humans or pets! This was a story NBC’s Today Show had on them just 2 years ago. Since then there are reports that their appearance on Long Island is inevitably soon.
Here’s a report from Philadelphia where these guys might show up sooner as they make their way up from the South!
“Spinning” a more positive view was this post!
I love the interest in the South's favorite spider. Remember: Joro spiders don't really fly (soon after they hatch, they float in the air, but they are barely bigger than a speck of dust). They don't eat hummingbirds. Your children are safe. https://t.co/4oaDZOuOyy
— Joro Spider Appreciation (@JoroSpider) June 4, 2024
Sign Up
