Point of View
Posted by Matthew on March 7, 2005
Q: Do spiders attack humans on purpose?.
A: Although there are lots of stories about spiders and their behavior, I don't know of any reliable information about a spider actually attacking a human. If you think about it for a moment, it just doesn't make sense - there is nothing in it for the spider. Spiders will, however, bite if threatened. As a child, I picked up a spider once and it immediately bit me. I dropped it and it ran away - pretty good defensive strategy. Many, many animals will bite if threatened as it's often their only defense.
John Wiessinger ( March 8, 2005)
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