How many daddy long legs spiders live in the United States?
Daddy longlegs spiders The Daddy Longlegs is not a true spider in that it cannot make silk and does not have fangs or venom glands. Daddy Longlegs have long thin legs with flexible claw-like “fingers”. Daddy Longlegs can pinch but rarely penetrate human skin. They have scent glands on the front part of their bodies that can give-off a bad-smelling fluid. This stinky fluid is used as a defense mechanism to keep enemies away. Some people might have a reaction to the fluid but Daddy Longlegs are not considered dangerous to humans. Daddy Longlegs are usually found hanging upside down in corners, eaves or basements. They are very common and are found in most homes. Because they eat insects and other spiders, they are considered beneficial. Sources: http://www.calpoison.org/public/spiders.
It is impossible to accurately count the number of Daddy Long Leg spiders in existence. Estimates put the number anywhere from 100-500 billion. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.
