However, in the unlikely event of a bite from this species, a positive identification of the spider by an expert should be made and medical attention sought if any reaction persists for more than a short time.
Most reputable sources, including the University of California, Riverside, still say that this species would never be considered as harmful to humans. Recently, however, it was shown that the tiny fangs (about 0.25 mm) were actually capable of piercing human skin in a test done on the US television show, Mythbusters, but the stinging sensation produced was very short-lived. Pictures and identification tips included. Regarding the former, cellar spiders have a translucent body that looks light brown, gray or a mix of gray and brown. It had been thought that the fangs of this spider were incapable of piercing human skin. Heres an introduction to Connecticut spiders that are common in homes and gardens throughout the state. Many people are frightened of long-bodied cellar spiders because of their looks and the urban legends about them. These spiders are functionally blind, so they rely on their webs for food. The most extreme reaction to their bites you’ll experience is a mild itch. While it’s unclear if their fangs properly penetrate human skin, the venom they produce is harmless. However, the venom is not actually that potent, even for insects. Long-bodied cellar spiders are harmless spiders that rarely, if ever, bite. The myth probably grew from observations that the Daddy-long-legs Spider will kill and eat a Redback Spider. Common throughout the United States, these narrow-bodied spiders are about a third of an inch long, but their legs can be up to 2 1/2 inches in length. However, there is no scientific evidence to back this up. Cellar Spiders, commonly referred to as Daddy Long Leg spiders, are long-bodied brown spiders that have super-thin legs. There is a persistent belief that the Daddy-long-legs Spider has the most toxic venom of all spiders.