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Joro Spiders: Big Webs, Little Threat | Honduras News
Joro spiders are making waves across the South — from Georgia to Alabama — with their giant webs and flashy looks, but don’t panic: they’re harmless. These Asian invaders, with their striking yellow-and-blue stripes and four-inch leg spans, are more interested in building elaborate silk homes than biting humans. Bites are rare and mild, and experts urge you to leave them be — even in national parks, where disturbing wildlife is illegal. Scientists want your help spotting them via iNaturalist or email to track their spread and impact on native spiders. If one lands near your porch? A broom…
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