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The 21 Coolest Spiders Ever To Haunt Your Dreams

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Spiders might be a bit terrifying, but even if they make you want to run in the other direction, there's no denying that these ones are pretty cool.

2. Spiny Orb Weaver

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wikipedia.orgThe spiny orb weaver leaves large tufts of silk on their webs to make them more visible to birds who might otherwise fly into them and destroy them.ufl.edu

3. Peacock Spider

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onsecrethunt.comIn addition to displaying their brightly colored abdomens, the male peacock spider also performs a dance to impress potential mates.xs4all.nl

4. Myrmarachne plantaleoides

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Melvyn YeoWhile this tricky spider is harmless, the Weaver Ant that it mimics with the help of its huge jaws delivers a painful bite. It tricks predators into staying far, far away!picalla.tumblr.com

5. Long-Horned Orb Weaver

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projectnoah.orgNobody knows for sure why these spiders have such long horns on their abdomens, but it might have something to do with attracting mates.dailymail.co.uk

7. Happy Face Spider

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Caters News AgencyThese Hawaiian spiders come with a variety of cool patterns on their back depending on their gene pattern, but many of them exhibit this cheerful design that earned them their name.berkely.edu

8. Bird Dung Crab Spider

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Dan HackerThese guys are so good at pretending to be bird poo that they'll sometimes create a pad of silk to sit on to mimic the white stain that bird feces makes when it splatters.nus.edu

10. Trapdoor Spider

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thelife-animal.comRather than using a web, the trapdoor spider burrows into the ground and waits until it feels the vibrations of its prey before it pounces.wired.com

12. Net-Casting Ogre-Face Spider

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Alex HydeWhile most spiders wait patiently for their prey, these ones spin a web between their front legs and actually throw it at their prey to trap them.dailymail.co.uk

13. Tree Stump Orb Weaver

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Lorong DanauWhen frightened, these tricksters hide their faces and draw their legs underneath themselves to look like they're a piece of bark.dailymail.co.uk

14. Diving Bell Spider

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livescience.comAs the only completely aquatic spider on Earth, the Diving Bell builds itself a pocket made of silk and fills it with air that it carries on the hairs of its legs. It only needs to replenish the supply every now and then.listverse.com

16. Writing Spider

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Jack KelsoAlso known as the Golden Orb Weaver, this fancy spider gets its nickname from the x- or z-shaped patterns it weaves into its webs.umich.edu

17. Arrowhead Spider

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bugguide.netThe colorful pattern for which this spider is named is actually a membrane that supports two 'horns' that give the creature a small form of defense against predators.jdcc.edu

18. Wrap-Around Spider

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Melvyn YeoAs its name suggests, the wrap-around spider wraps itself around branches, logs, and trees, making itself nearly invisible to predators.wired.com

19. Twig Spider

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Nicky BayJust like an eight-legged walking stick, the twig spider uses its stick-like appearance to blend in with its surroundings. Bad luck for any predator or prey!realmonstrosities.com

20. Two-Tailed Spider

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Muhammad QureshThe "tails" you see on this guy are just the body parts he uses to spin his web. His other cool trait is his pair of legs that are dramatically shorter than the others. They're the third set from the front!wired.com

21. Ravine Trapdoor Spider

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pinterest.comThe flat, manhole-like abdomen on the ravine trapdoor spider serves as a plug to prevent anything from getting into its burrow.

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