Do SPIDERS bite?
This is why no one should be afraid of spiders in Quebec. Spiders, you should know, are not aggressive. When feeding, they bite using their chelicerae, hook-shaped mouthpieces. They also use them for defence, but their mouthpieces are often not even strong enough to pierce our skin. Only when they feel trapped will some species bite. There are usually no after effects, although some people may have allergic reactions. If in doubt, see a doctor. For more information: On chelicerae, see Les arthropodes et les insectes: pareils, pas pareils in the Entomologie en bref section of the Toile des insectes du Qubec.
