The female golden silk orb weaver looks particularly intimidating, with a gold-colored body sporting lighter yellow spots and lengthy legs that can give it an overall span ranging from 2 to 6 inches.

And, it is the only one of the banana spider species that can be found in Texas. So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders.

And, it is the only one of the banana spider species that can be found in Texas. So, a bite from this species of arachnid means you will live. Here’s what you need to know about Golden Silk Spiders.

Joro spiders are members of the golden silk orb-weavers, a huge type of spider. Like the native golden silk spiders of the southeast United States, they construct enormous webs of gold-colored silk.

No need to treat a Golden Silk spider bite, they will heal on their own just like a mosquito bite. If you see a banana spider in your house, remove it like you would with any other spider.