Many species of spider store their eggs in egg sacs made of silk and are usually hidden in a web that is not visible from the outside, or carried by the female spider. Spiders can produce many egg bags, and each egg bag can hold several hundred eggs. The spider's egg sac itself is made of woven silk, and is usually the same size as the spider that produced it.
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Part 1 of 2: Checking the Egg Pouch
Step 1. Notice the shape and texture of the egg bag
To determine whether what you see is a spider's egg sac or not, pay attention to its shape and texture. Spiders make their egg sacs out of silk webs, so the shape and texture may vary depending on the species of spider that made them. Some of the common forms of spider egg sacs include:
- Round
- Disc with a circle in the center
- Shaped like a pillow
- Thick silk bundle
- Ball shape with pointed ends all over
Step 2. Observe the size of the egg bag
Spider egg sacs are quite small in size. Usually smaller than coins. Look at the size of the egg bag to see if it is a spider egg bag.
- For example, if you find something as big as a soccer ball, it's definitely not a spider's egg bag. However, if you find something as large as a coin, it could be a spider egg bag.
- The size of the spider's pouch is usually the same size as the spider that made it. For example, if there are spiders around you that are the size of a golf ball, then the size of the spider's pouch will probably be the same.
- Keep in mind that there are spiders that make only one egg bag and others that make multiple egg bags.
Step 3. Pay attention to the color
Most spiders make egg sacs that are white or slightly whitish in color. But not all. Some types of spider egg sacs can be brown, yellow, or yellowish in color.
Look at the color to determine if what you see is a spider egg bag or not. For example, if the color of the egg sac is pink or black, then it may not be a spider egg sac
Step 4. Pay attention to the location
Some species of spider carry their egg bags with them, but most spiders leave their egg bags in the webs they have made. If you find something you think is a spider's egg pouch, see if it's hanging from the web or stuck to a wall or other surface that looks like a silk web.
Some species of spiders deposit their eggs in pouches on the ground, so you may not see all the spider webs clearly
Step 5. Check for baby spiders
The presence of baby spiders can also indicate that there are spider egg pouches around you. The female spider can deposit hundreds of eggs in an egg bag, and when it hatches, the baby spider will emerge from the egg bag.
If you see a small, pale spider crawling near you and you think it's an egg bag, it could be one of them
Part 2 of 2: Examining Spiders and Their Webs
Step 1. Notice the pattern
Each species of spider has a different way of making webs. You may not always be able to notice spider webs, because not all spider species deposit their egg pouches in the web. However, if you can't tell the species of spider you're dealing with just by looking at the egg sac, it's best to have it checked online. Common patterns of spider webs include:
- Ball shape. The net pattern is circular.
- Irregular type of net. This type is usually found in the corner of the ceiling of the room.
- Curved shape. This shaped net is usually found in areas that are rarely traveled.
- Sheet net. This net is usually in the form of a flat sheet or shaped like a bowl.
- The net is shaped like a woolen thread. This net is usually a bit sticky with an indistinct shape.
Step 2. Find where the net is located
Spiders make their nests all over the place. You can find cobwebs in holes in walls, corners of rooms, trees, or in piles of dead leaves. Knowing where the spider's web is located can allow you to narrow down the possible types of spider eggs you may find.
For example, tarantulas usually nest in underground holes covered by a thin web at the entrance, disc web spiders usually make small brownish nests that are usually found in tree bark or brick walls, and comb-footed spiders. often make their nests on ornamental plants
Step 3. Take a good look
Since most types of spider egg pouches look the same, it can be very difficult to determine the type without seeing the spider as well. Some species of spider lay eggs and then leave the eggs, and in this case you might find it difficult to find the spider around, but some species will stay near the egg bag and guard it until it hatches.
If you don't see the egg-pouching spider you're examining, looking directly at it is the best way to get an accurate identification
Step 4. Pay attention to the color
Spiders have many colors and patterns. Some spider species, such as the Argiope aurantia spider, may be quick to identify, but some spider species sometimes have a similar appearance.
Try to pay attention to the details. For example, if you see a brown spider, what pattern is it brown? Are there any other signs? Does the brown color cover all parts of his body?
Step 5. Pay attention to the fur
All spider species are covered with fine hairs, but these hairs are not always easily visible. If you can clearly see the hair on the spider, try to describe it.
For example, do the spiders have hairs that are visible from a distance, like the Bold Jumping spider species, or do the feathers not appear at all when you look at them up close, like the Brown Recluse spider species?
Step 6. Pay attention to the size
Most people are afraid of spiders, so they sometimes exaggerate what they see. However, knowing the size of the spider accurately will make it easier for you to identify it.
- Try to be objective. Is the spider the same size as a rubber eraser? Coins? Golf ball? Or as big as your fist?
- Most species of spiders measure an average of a few inches or a few centimeters. Try to estimate the size in inches or centimeters to help you identify it.
