It has been passed down through generations that daddy longlegs spiders are actually the most venomous arachnids in existence but in a cruel twist of fate, their jaws or fangs are not long or strong enough to cause harm to humans. Verdict:FALSEIt is worth clarifying that the name "daddy longlegs" is an informal term to describe many different types of long-legged creatures, including several non-spider critters such as the crane fly. For the little arachnid we are talking about, the harvestmen, claims it is the most venomous spider species is a myth. There is another arachnid called the cellar spider or daddy longlegs spider (Pholcidae), which is often confused with harvestmen. So in summary, both daddy longlegs mentioned are not dangerous, much less the most venomous of spiders.

Source: The Guardian January 30, 2024 00:10 UTC