So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders. Female Banana Spiders (Nephila clavipes) are one of the largest orb-weavers ...

Latin name: Nephila clavipes. Description ... They are not particularly dangerous to people, but a bite could produce a sore, itchy swelling, so avoid handling them. They are considered beneficial ...

The Golden Silk Orb-Weaver (Nephila clavipes) and the Yellow Garden Spider ... but it is not as powerful as that of the widow. Their bite will cause local pain, redness and blisters that normally ...

“Banana spiders” have a reputation for producing a nasty bite. But, what exactly is a ... areas along trails and clearing edges The name Nephila is Greek for “fond of spinning.” ...

Female Banana Spiders (Nephila clavipes) are one of the largest orb ... from an encounter with the banana spider. It will only bite if held or pinched and the bite itself will produce a localized ...

The biggest, most menacing-looking spider in the south is probably the golden orb weaker, aka banana spider (Nephila clavipes ... even considered hesitant to bite. I handled one, and she was ...

In South Carolina, the banana spider refers to what is also called a golden silk orb-weaver (Nephila clavipes ... gentle and overall harmless and only bite when they feel threatened.

In South Carolina, the banana spider refers to what is also called a golden silk orb-weaver (Nephila clavipes ... gentle and overall harmless and only bite when they feel threatened.

In South Carolina, the banana spider refers to what is also called a golden silk orb-weaver (Nephila clavipes ... harmless species that only bites when feeling threatened.