Invasive Jorō Spiders Arriving in Northeastern US

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Giant black and yellow Jorō spiders from China are set to arrive in northeastern US states this summer. Although venomous, their poison is weak and fangs can't pierce human skin. Experts predict they will spread across the east coast and beyond, but they prefer staying outside. No fatalities have been reported.

Key Points

  • Jorō spiders are invasive from China and can fly up to 100 miles by turning their webs into parasails
  • No documented fatalities have occurred from Jorō spider bites
  • They are about four inches long with legs that span six to eight inches

Pros

  • Jorō spiders' venom is weak and their fangs aren't strong enough to break human skin
  • They prefer staying outside and using manmade structures for webs

Cons

  • Jorō spiders are invasive and can outcompete native species
  • They have the potential to spread across the entire continental US