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Venomous flying spiders to spread along East Coast, scientists say

Name: Venomous flying spiders to spread along East Coast, scientists say
Uploaded: 2024-06-05T07:47:00-0400
Duration: 1 min 8 s
Description: The Joro spider is a venomous flying spider that's expected to spread along the East Coast this summer, scientists say. The colorful critters have a 4-inch leg span and use a technique called ballooning, where they release silk threads that catch the wind, blowing them as high as 3 miles into the air.

The Joro spider is a venomous flying spider that's expected to spread along the East Coast this summer, scientists say. The colorful critters have a 4-inch leg span and use a technique called ballooning, where they release silk threads that catch the wind, blowing them as high as 3 miles into the air.