Daddy Long Legs Myth


 * The Myth
 * A Pholcus phalangioides (Daddy long-legs spider) has the most potent venom of all spiders, but is unable to pierce human skin.
 * Verdict
 * Busted
 * Note
 * A Daddy long-legs was able to bite through the skin of Adam's arm. He reported nothing more than a very mild, short-lived burning sensation. Analysis of the venom proves it does not approach the potency of the Latrodectus (Black widow spider).

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