The State

Giant banana spiders will soon return to SC yards. Here’s when and what to know before crossing one

Many love the taste and smell of the banana, but there is one critter found around South Carolina donning the colorful fruit’s name that you might want to avoid. The banana spider. A Golden Silk Orb ...
The Times and Democrat

Huge spiders in SC yards for the summer. Here's where they are and if they're a threat

Many love the taste and smell of the banana, but there is one critter found around South Carolina donning the colorful fruit's name that you might want to avoid. The banana spider. This arachnid is a ...
PBS

Beyond The Web: Banana Spiders | NextLens

Peer into the tiny world of the Golden Orb Weavers of South Carolina. Peer into the tiny world of the Golden Orb Weavers of South Carolina. Uncover their lifestyles as one’s hunting and eating ...
AOL

There’s a spider in SC big enough to catch fish. What to know about it and other big arachnids

Have you ever wondered what some of the largest spiders in South Carolina might look like? If you haven’t before, you might be curious now. You may be accustomed to seeing banana spiders in their ...
WTSP

On the Hunt for the Golden Silk (Banana) Spider

JACKSONVILLE, FL (FirstCoastNews.com) -- First Coast News reporter, David Williams was on the hunt. He was hunting for something golden, something silky with eight legs and a lot of eyes. It's ...