How do spiders sense you?

Spiders are also able to detect humans by using their eyesight, although their sight is not very well developed. They have slightly blurry vision and don't normally rely on their eyesight to detect animals around them. Most of their detection will be done using the hairs on their bodies.
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Can spiders sense when you look at them?

Most spiders don't have good enough eyesight to see where you're looking, but some spider species' vision is good enough to be able to see you and your eyes and thus might be able to tell if you're looking at them. The vast majority of spiders don't have good eyesight.
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Do spiders remember you?

One of the most basic reasons a spider won't remember you is because it can't see you or your face, according to the Australian Museum. About half the spiders out there catch prey with webs. They don't need great eyesight, they just have to sit and wait for their prey to come to them.
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Do spiders know what humans are saying?

No, spiders cannot understand humans speech or activities.
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Do spiders fear humans?

Yes, spiders are afraid of humans, but not because they are feeling the emotion of fear, but because of their survival instinct. Spiders are afraid of animals that are larger than them and see them as a threat. That's why they're scared of humans because they see us as a natural threat to their existence.
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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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Can spiders love humans?

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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Will killing a spider attract more?

No, dead spiders won't attract other spiders. At least not directly, but it might indirectly as their carcass can turn into food for other insects and attract other spiders to eat said insects.
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What sounds do spiders hate?

The team established that the spiders freeze when exposed to low-frequency sounds of about 80 to 400 hertz that resemble a low hum, or buzz.
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Can spiders hear you?

Spiders may not have ears, but they can still hear you talking about them. According to a new study, spiders can hear and respond to sounds more than 3 meters (10 feet) away. That would be impressive for any animal their size, but this spider sense is especially remarkable given the the arachnids' absence of ears.
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Will spiders seek revenge?

No, spiders will not get revenge if you do something bad to it such as destroy its web, because it doesn't have an emotional capacity to do so. Revenge is a highly subjective act and very emotional, which is why it's rarely seen in animals other than humans.
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Can spiders cry?

Called stridulations, the shrill cries sound like squeaky leather and are made in response to the rhythmic squeezing actions of the male's genitalia from inside the female during sex.
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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 try to avoid humans?

For one thing, spiders tend to avoid people, and have no reason to bite humans because they aren't bloodsuckers and don't feed on humans, Buddle said. "They are far more afraid of us than we are of them," he said. "They're not offensive."
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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 know when you are scared?

While the theory is unproven, it is likely that spiders can detect human fear.
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Do spiders talk?

Have you ever wondered how spiders find and communicate with each other? Like other animals and insects, spiders too, have their code of communication. They can send signals that only their fellow species can decode.
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Does music scare away spiders?

Spiders don't have a favorite song.

Turn music on in an area where you've spotted spiders and the vibrations will interfere with their ability to pick the perfect time to feast. They'll quickly leave in search of a quieter spot.
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Can spiders see in the dark?

Spiders, despite being mostly nocturnal creatures that are usually equipped with 8 eyes, do not generally see very well in the dark. They typically use their eyes to detect motion when there's light. Instead, they rely on other senses to detect prey and obstacles in their environment.
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Why do spiders curl up when alive?

Spider legs are basically a series of little tubes. The joint where these tubes connect to the body, what you could think of as the “hip”, works much how you'd expect. It's equipped with both extensor muscles to extend the legs and flexor muscles to curl them in.
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Can spiders swim up a toilet?

Although spiders cannot crawl back up your toilet, they can still be present in your bathroom. They like to hide in dark places and near clutter. Here are some common places they may be hiding: Underneath the cabinets.
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Do spiders hunt humans?

Spiders are hunters, and they often use their fangs to take down their prey. But no spider in the world is large enough to hunt humans for food. In practically every case, a spider would prefer avoiding you over biting you.
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Why are jumping spiders 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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Do spiders bond with humans?

Spiders do not have the same understanding of feelings as humans, largely because they do not have the same social structures as us. However, spiders are not completely immune to feelings or emotions. There is research that spiders bond with their offspring, and can grow to like their owners.
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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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