😯 I spotted a dark mass near the ceiling and felt an uneasy chill. I called my husband, who told me to take a photo but not to touch it. Moments later, he called back, urging me to stay away until he returned with a specialist.
When they arrived, I learned the truth: it was a colony of social spiders, likely of the Anelosimus species. Unlike typical spiders, they live in groups, share large webs, and hunt together. Disturbing them can scatter the colony, creating chaos in the house.
Thankfully, their venom isn’t harmful, but infestations can damage wood and fill rooms with webs. If you encounter one, avoid touching it and call a professional.
