ORBWEAVER Traditional Cache
Hazzmer: Sorry, but it's best to put this to rest before we have serious muggle issues.
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Spinybacked Orbweavers are sometimes called hardbacked orbweavers, just in case you want to learn more about this unique little spider. They are common in wooded areas and their abdomen colors may be white, yellow, orange or red. The unusual flattened, spiny body shape makes it look like a crab...but it is not a crab spider...they are different.
Orb-weaving spiders make the beautiful webs with concentric circles that are often very ornate. They come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Orbweavers are generally harmless, but can be a nuisance if they build large webs in places you like to walk. Spiders serve a very beneficial purpose in nature, often feeding on nuisance critters such as mosquitoes, gnats, flies, crickets. etc. All spiders have venom; that is how they kill their prey. However, most bites are usually not medically significant, with the exception of bites from widow spiders and recluse spiders. If you are bitten by a spider, you may experience a red, swollen, itchy area on your skin. In most cases, these go away without much care or attention. If you feel or see the spider biting you, wash the area with soap and water. Call the Poison Center for further instructions 1-800-222-1222.
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