Daddy longlegs on invasion march

Germany’s Ruhr region is facing an invasion of countless huge daddy longlegs, also known as harvestmen, as the creatures begin to colonize all of Western Europe.

Although the spider-like arachnids with a size of up to 18 centimetres are completely non-venomous, they’re clumping up by the hundreds on walls, castles and industrial ruins, forcing people to spend an inordinate amount of time cleaning them off, according to Die Welt newspaper.

http://www.thelocal.de/national/20111122-39023.html

Daddy longlegs are cool. I had one that was in my bed every time my mom went to make it up.

... are completely non-venomous, they’re clumping up by the hundreds on walls, castles and industrial ruins, forcing people to spend an inordinate amount of time cleaning them off ...

Worst ... spider ... ever !

I would imagine they probably have to breed like crazy, because they certainly aren't an example of "survival of the fittest".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhzm82w8DoI

... are completely non-venomous, they’re clumping up by the hundreds on walls, castles and industrial ruins, forcing people to spend an inordinate amount of time cleaning them off ...

Worst ... spider ... ever !

I would imagine they probably have to breed like crazy, because they certainly aren't an example of "survival of the fittest".

Obviously they are very "fit" for their ecological niche.

Obviously they are very "fit" for their ecological niche.

Nope, I don't buy it ...

Daddy Long Legs = the platypus of the spider world.

... are completely non-venomous, they’re clumping up by the hundreds on walls, castles and industrial ruins, forcing people to spend an inordinate amount of time cleaning them off ...

Worst ... spider ... ever !

I would imagine they probably have to breed like crazy, because they certainly aren't an example of "survival of the fittest".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWASwBWyUXI

Daddy longlegs are cool. I had one that was in my bed every time my mom went to make it up.

They are cool. I don't care for other spiders, though.

One time, my brother and I got this old sleeping bag down from the attic. We were about 10 and 6. We got in and made our way to the end. Right then my dad says, "Did you check it for spiders?" You never saw 2 kids move so fast!

One time, my brother and I got this old sleeping bag down from the attic. We were about 10 and 6. We got in and made our way to the end. Right then my dad says, "Did you check it for spiders?" You never saw 2 kids move so fast!

Spiders that can see
terrify me.

"We have nothing to fear but fear itself. And spiders."

One time, my brother and I got this old sleeping bag down from the attic. We were about 10 and 6. We got in and made our way to the end. Right then my dad says, "Did you check it for spiders?" You never saw 2 kids move so fast!

Spiders that can see
terrify me.

Anywhere in the world, you are no more than 5 feet from a spider.