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toofazt
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Spider ID please... Oct 13, 2011 15:03:17 GMT -8

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Post by toofazt on Oct 13, 2011 15:03:17 GMT -8

I've got these all over my yard outside (Southern Oregon coast). About an inch long and super fat. Are they venomous? They spin a huge web all the way across our walkways; how? Do they just start on one side and jump to the other?? Thanks!

Last Edit: Oct 13, 2011 15:04:58 GMT -8 by toofazt

anthony
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Spider ID please... Oct 14, 2011 6:19:56 GMT -8

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Post by anthony on Oct 14, 2011 6:19:56 GMT -8

You have a orb-weaver family Araneae. Spiders use their venom to subdue insects that hit the web. if you go to Youtube and type orb-weaver you can learn more and see videos of web making, a truly amazing effort for these small creatures.