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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Can one spider get caught in the web of another spider?

Yes, spiders get caught in the web of other spiders frequently. And it isn't usually a pleasant experience for them. They might be able to navigate another spider's web but they are rarely given a choice. Spiders attack other spiders, and, if anything, spiders from the same species are more likely to attack each other than from another species.
More commonly, a spider will grasp and bite its intended victim and inject venom. Paralysis from the bite causes them to be unable to defend themselves and eventually they will succumb whatever awaits them.
Different species tend to use specialized strategies to capture their prey. Spiders will capture prey by either grasping, biting, and then wrapping the victim with silk while others will use webbing to alert them to the presence of prey. Still, others will throw sticky-like glue strands over its prey item.
Not all spiders attack their own. The main enemies of spiders are spiders themselves.