Arachnophobes, don't read this.
when their legs are fully extended, so they're really"hard to miss" due to their larger size, according to, director of the Georgia Museum of Natural History and part of the team that first identified the spider in the U.S., says they're
most noticeable by their distinctive yellow, blue, and black stripes on their backs and legs, although some have solid black legs. A unique red marking is also visible on their undersides. Compared to typical cobwebs, Joro spiders create enormous three-dimensional webs that look like they're spun from golden silk. They also tend to be built higher off the ground than some other spiders' webs.Even though the invasive of these arachnids may have a striking appearance compared to your average spiders, experts say that Joros don't appear to be harming the environment or damaging agriculture in any way.
And if you do come across a Joro unexpectedly, you're unlikely to get much more than a quick fright: Scientists say the naturally timid spiders aren't looking to bite humans."Its fangs are so small relative to most human skin that it probably won't be able to get its fangs into you even if it wanted to," Frick told WGCL.Zach is a freelance writer specializing in beer, wine, food, spirits, and travel. He is based in Manhattan.