Why are Spiders Living in my House?

The video explores a personal encounter with spiders, leading to research on why they inhabit homes. It highlights spiders' intelligence and their role in controlling insect populations. The video explains how spiders use webs to trap prey and discusses the benefits of having spiders indoors. It concludes with a reflection on common fears of spiders and their actual harmlessness.

What prompted the narrator to research spiders?

• A fascination with insects

• A desire to keep the basement clean

• Finding spiders on a bicycle

• A school project on arachnids

Why do spiders choose to live inside houses?

• They are attracted to bright lights

• They find a good food supply and places to hide

• They enjoy human company

• They are unable to survive outdoors

What is one of the main benefits of having spiders in your home?

• They provide entertainment

• They clean up dust and cobwebs

• They help control the insect population

• They act as pets

How do spiders catch their prey?

• By chasing them down

• By using their venom to paralyze them

• By using their webs to trap them

• By setting traps with leaves

What is the special protein called that spiders use to make silk?

• Elastin

• Spidroin

• Collagen

• Keratin