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TheDazzle239: 9 months ago | Last edited at 10:44AM on 8/12/2012

Is the "daddy-long legs " spider really poisonous?

How many spider bites would it take to be serious? Think i got nipped by a few.

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Coughdropp1: 9 months ago via Android

They are the most poisonous spider, but their fangs arent large enough to pierce through human skin, so you are safe.

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sportychick: 9 months ago

daddy long legs don't have mouths!

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OrlandoLover: 9 months ago

Yes they are actually very poisonous. But it's impossible for them to bite you do you're good ;)

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TheDazzle239: 9 months ago

Thank you & green!

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OrlandoLover: 9 months ago

Thanks! :D

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rmstnhp73: 9 months ago

They are. ...to insects and such. I think you were bitten by something else.

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coolspot: 9 months ago

I dont believe they have enouth poison too kill a person, even if they could bite. it even says there venom is week on insects

http://www.burkemuseum.org/spidermyth/myths/daddyvenom.html
http://www.burkemuseum.org/spidermyth/myths/daddyvenom.html
http://spiders.ucr.edu/daddylonglegs.html

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Hawk9547: 9 months ago via Android | Last edited at 10:53AM on 8/12/2012

He is the most poised spider but their fangs are too short to pierce the skin. If im not mistakes.

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Coughdropp1: 9 months ago via Android

We think alike almost exactly the same answer lol

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TheDazzle239: 9 months ago

Thanks!

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bikergirl40: 9 months ago

They do bite .. but are harmless.

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awesome0000: 9 months ago via iPhone

They're the most poisonous spider in the world but they can't bite

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Yakka: 9 months ago

Try the black widow.

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awesome0000: 9 months ago via iPhone

What?

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CountryGirl_Pride: 9 months ago

I've never seen any fangs on a spider, or been bitten, so I think you're good!

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elicia_marie: 9 months ago via iPhone

NEGATIVE. Mythbusters is to thank for that. Their venom is only potent enough to harm small insects, not humans :)

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CrystalRaintx: 9 months ago

I have never heard they are poisonous. My friends used to play with them.

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CWolf: 9 months ago

All spiders are poisonous since that is how they kill their prey. No spiders are herbivores. If you are bitten by a daddy longlegs or harvester spider the venom is of such a small amount you would never notice it unless you have a high allergy to it. Most harvester spiders run from the sight of large creatures and it is highly unlikely that you would be bitten anyway.

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momlee: 9 months ago

Yes, they very poisonous, but they don't have the ability to bite humans. Treat them gently and help them out the door if they are inside and frighten you. They kill other pests.

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john33669988: 9 months ago

there was a spider that looked like the daddy longlegs somewhere that was more serious, but i'd be dead now if it was serious.

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