Are Joro spiders dangerous to humans? We found out
Some people are fearful of bugs (and arachnids), especially ones we have never encountered before. As the new Joro spider makes its way to New Jersey it is normal to be scared of the creature and its long legs. Despite their appearance, there is no evidence that the Joro spider is dangerous.
Are Joro spiders dangerous?
Dr. David Coyle, an entomologist at Clemson University, spoke to NorthJersey.com earlier this year about the invading spider and he stated that there has not been reports of the Joro spiders biting humans.
They are venomous toward insects as they contain venom that kills bugs, but Coyle says that their bites are not strong enough to puncture human skin.
WebMD reflects the same sentiments expressed by Coyle. They say the Joro spider is not harmful to people. The website says the spider tends avoid confrontation with humans. The spider does have small fangs, but they are only strong enough to eat other insects.
Joro spider bite
On the rare chance that the spider does bite a human, the symptoms are reported to be minor and medical intervention will not be necessary, according to WebMD. They have also reported that no Joro spider allergic reactions have been reported yet.
Typically spider bites in general are fairly rare says doctors from WebMD. Even when spider do bite, normal ones typically cause a red raise bump that might itch and may only have mild symptoms of skin irritation.
A Joro spider bite may have the same type of reaction such as a small amount of pain and redness. If these bites do occur they would not be life threatening.
The creepy crawler has been spotted across the Southeast of the country including states such as Georgia South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Alabama and Maryland.
Be prepared for the Joro spider invasion in New Jersey, but do not be too afraid because these inspects are not harmful.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Are Joro spider bites dangerous to humans? What you need to know
