Texan spiders spin 'monster web'

**Adam** · 31st August 2007, 07:51 PM

Uhh..wow

Park officials say the web is a big attraction… for some

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An enormous spider web has been found at Lake Tawakoni State Park, Texas, US.

It is not the work of one giant spider - rather, millions of small ones have been spinning away and now it is twice the size of a football field.

Park rangers are not sure why the spiders have joined forces - they describe it as a rare occurrence.

Texas A&M University entomologist Professor John Jackman told Associated Press that there were reports of similar webs every couple of years.

The web covers a 180m (650ft) stretch of trees and shrubs in the park.

Although it was initially described as "fairy-tale" white, it has turned brown from all the mosquitoes caught in its trap.

Experts say the web is either the work of social cobweb spiders that work together, or it has been created by spiders spreading out from a central point.
The park superintendent, Donna Garde, has invited arachnid and insect specialists to the park to study it first-hand.

Rangers said they expected the web to last until the autumn, when the spiders will start dying off.

**Solidchrome** · 1st September 2007, 03:19 AM

HOLY...

**DiP** · 1st September 2007, 05:23 AM

Am I the only one that has the urge to run through it and see how far I can get before coming to a halt?

**Tabbitha** · 1st September 2007, 06:02 AM

Thats so fae like and awesome.I personally dont like spiders much, but thats pretty amazing to see

Petra · 1st September 2007, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

Although it was initially described as "fairy-tale" white, it has turned brown from all the mosquitoes caught in its trap.

*puts down her bagel, slides it away*

**DiP** · 1st September 2007, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra

*puts down her bagel, slides it away*

Did you have cream cheese on it that looked "fairy-tale white"?

Petra · 1st September 2007, 06:08 AM

Just the mentioning of dead bugs was enough to kill my appetite...

**DiP** · 1st September 2007, 06:08 AM

But in a crunch, they're some good protein.

Petra · 1st September 2007, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiP

But in a crunch, they're some good protein.

:icon_puke_l:

**DiP** · 1st September 2007, 06:16 AM

My job is done.

*bows*

*exits*

31st August 2007, 07:51 PM	#1
Adam Lead Administrator Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 6,014 Gold: 66,533 Thanks: 49 Thanked 571 Times in 187 Posts	Texan spiders spin 'monster web' Uhh..wow Texan spiders spin 'monster web' Park officials say the web is a big attraction… for some Enlarge Image An enormous spider web has been found at Lake Tawakoni State Park, Texas, US. It is not the work of one giant spider - rather, millions of small ones have been spinning away and now it is twice the size of a football field. Park rangers are not sure why the spiders have joined forces - they describe it as a rare occurrence. Texas A&M University entomologist Professor John Jackman told Associated Press that there were reports of similar webs every couple of years. The web covers a 180m (650ft) stretch of trees and shrubs in the park. Although it was initially described as "fairy-tale" white, it has turned brown from all the mosquitoes caught in its trap. Experts say the web is either the work of social cobweb spiders that work together, or it has been created by spiders spreading out from a central point. The park superintendent, Donna Garde, has invited arachnid and insect specialists to the park to study it first-hand. Rangers said they expected the web to last until the autumn, when the spiders will start dying off.

1st September 2007, 03:19 AM	#2
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