Can spiders like humans?

It is hard to test this. An important distinction is that unlike humans, spiders don't really mate out of love. They do it out of necessity. I personally believe that they can, sometimes, recognize humans in their environment and associate them with positive feelings over time (getting fed/cared for and so forth).
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Can spiders be friendly?

So is his tagline “friendly neighborhood”, because spiders are not friendly, well that is in terms of socializing, of course. They are isolated. They do not go out of their way to greet us, even if they are squatters in our homes. At best, they are indifferent, minding their own business and never wanting attention.
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Do spiders feel love for owners?

But while it may all sound as if spiders are lacking in the area of emotional responses, that doesn't have to mean they are completely cold. Instead, a spider can actually grow to like you as their owner, and that's going to be almost as close as you will get to them showing some kind of feelings.
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Do spiders understand humans?

Now scientists have found that spiders can hear you from across a room. The discovery came as a surprise because, technically, spiders do not have ears. However, the latest research shows that the hairs on spiders' legs are so sensitive that they can detect human speech from several metres away.
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Do spiders dislike humans?

Are spiders afraid of humans? Yes. This is why spiders are most commonly encountered in seldom used areas such as garages, attics, basements, closets, or guest rooms. Spiders are antisocial and try their best to avoid human contact.
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What If Spiders Were the Size of Humans?



Why do spiders chase you?

No, spiders never actively attack people. Spiders have no interest in humans most of the time, and will usually ignore us or consider us part of the landscape (if they notice we're there at all). Sometimes when we get too close or disturb them, they treat us like they would treat any predator.
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Do spiders watch you?

Jumping spiders are probably the only spiders that actually 'watch' you. This is due to their excellent vision. Other spiders like common house spiders, wolf spiders, and even tarantulas do not have good eyesight and probably cannot even see you if you are more than a few feet away.
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Can jumping spiders love you?

I would say that spiders are not capable of love, but as others have said, may perhaps have an understanding of familiarity, but that is only if they recognize the human as, well, a human, and not just a part of their environment.
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Can spiders hear you scream?

SPIDERS can identify terrified arachnophobes because they can hear their SCREAMS. Scientists have discovered that even though the eight-legged creatures do not have ears they can still pick up the sounds of terror.
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Why are jumping spiders so friendly?

Jumping spiders are friendly! Moreover, these spiders are rather curious, and carefully observe the humans around them, before approaching a hideout. They tend to shy away from direct contact and are generally, not aggressive towards humans – making them appear adorable and sociable!
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What is the smartest species of spider?

Portia fimbriata, known as the Fringed Jumping Spider or often just as Portia is renowned as the world's most intelligent spider. It is a spider hunter which modifies its hunting strategies and learns from situations as it encounters them.
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Can tarantulas bond with you?

However, tarantulas do not develop bonds with or acclimate to their keeper, so keep handling to a minimum. In cases whereby you must move your pet, use tools rather than your hands.
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Can you train spiders?

Researchers at the University of Manchester have trained a regal jumping spider named “Kim” to leap on demand. It's the first time a spider has been successfully trained to jump. Unlike domesticated pets like dogs, spiders typically don't eat more than once a week.
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What is the friendliest spider?

The spider, which has been named Chikunia bilde, has been found on the Indonesian island of Bali and has surprised researchers with its "unusually tolerant" demeanor towards humans and other spiders.
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Can spiders sense fear?

Arachnids, commonly known as spiders, are laden with special features and talents which make them such unique creatures and one such feature is their ability to sense danger.
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Can you tame a spider in real life?

Answer: These spiders can live for up to 25 years and can be domesticated into affectionate pets. Owners say they are generally docile and do well when taken to school and group demonstrations. Generally, tarantulas respond to daily handling.
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Can spiders feel love?

While not usually considered paragons of tender, familial love, some spiders do have a touchy-feely side. ? Scientists have discovered two arachnids that caress their young and snuggle together.
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Do spiders like music?

TIL: Spiders like listening to classical music, according to research at Miami University. When listening to techno and rap, they made their webs as far away from the speaker as possible, but when listening to Bach, they made their webs as near to the speaker as possible.
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Can spiders lay eggs in your skin?

Everyone has heard that myth that spiders can lay eggs under your skin. Well, rest easy, because spiders cannot, in fact, do that.
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Can you befriend a jumping spider?

Like most spiders, jumping spiders really don't like to be touched or handled. For the most part, you should avoid trying to handle your spider. If you do need to move him, try to nudge him into a cup using a piece of plastic or other material. You can still enjoy your pet.
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Do spiders pee?

Spiders don't produce urine like we do, but produce uric acid, which doesn't dissolve in water and is a near-solid. Spiders have this alternate form of waste because they can't afford to lose as much water as we do.
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Will jumping spiders jump on you?

Why Do Jumping Spiders Jump at You? Jumping spiders do not jump at you in order to bite you. They may see you as a threat or a predator and try to jump to escape.
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Why do jumping spiders wave at you?

When male jumping spiders want to attract the attention of female jumping spiders, they do a little dance. The dance involves beating their abdomens on the ground and waving their legs in the air. The spiders also tap their feet on the ground so quickly that it can't be seen by the human eye.
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Can giant spiders exist?

The Guinness World Record for the biggest spider by weight (50 g) is the male goliath bird-eating spider (Theraphosa blondi) from the Amazon rain forest. This tarantula has a leg span of about 28 cm.
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