Spiders: Looking for love in all the wrong places

Welcome to the second part of our Spooktacular spider special on Oh Gross! Today, we’re joined by Rod Crawford from the Burke Museum, a world-renowned spider expert, who’s here to debunk all those creepy-crawly myths. Do we really swallow spiders in our sleep? Are they sneaking in bites at night? And what exactly is a Daddy Long Legs? Get ready for some surprising (and perhaps life-changing) facts about these misunderstood eight-legged creatures. 0:00 — Cold Open: Gorgeous Long Legs for Days & Spinning Silk 2:25 — Meet The Real Spiderman: Rod Crawford Arachnid Top Expert 6:26 — Brown Recluse California Myth 09:31 — How Many Times The Average Person Is Bit By A Spider 13:24 — Joro & House Spiders: Harmless Neighbors 32:48 — Every Spider Fact You Need To Know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices