they are actually called Arachnids, a group of animals related to insects that have eight legs and that hare venom. there are many different kinds of spiders. they live all ever the world and can be found in just about every habitat. most like bark places, which may include your home, closets, or basement
spiders are very interesting. some spin silk webs to catch and eat prey. while others attack their prey. some spiders, like tarantulas, are large enough to eat lizard and mice many people are afraid of spiders because they bite. most spiders however, will only bite it they think they are dangerous and most are harmless. spiders are actually helpful to people because many eat insect pests like cockroaches and mosquitoes.