😯 I noticed a dark mass in one of our rooms, stuck near the cornice. A strange feeling overwhelmed me, so I immediately called my husband. He told me to take a picture and send it to him.
Barely a minute after I sent the images, he called me back and ordered me not to touch anything, to stay away, and wait for his return. He said he would come back with a specialist who would know how to deal with this strange thing.
Honestly, his words scared me, and I left the room to wait in the hallway. When my husband arrived, he was accompanied by a man who finally explained what it was.
I was relieved that I hadn’t touched the mass, and I want to share my experience with you so that you are warned in case you come across something similar.
I tell you the whole story in the article in the first comment 👇👇👇.
The man explained that touching this dark mass could cause the structure to crumble, releasing a swarm of spiders that would invade the space.
This fascinating, yet worrying phenomenon is linked to the social spiders of the Anelosimus species, which are rarely seen in urban areas.
Unlike solitary spiders, they live in colonies, share giant webs, and hunt together.
Disturbed by humans, they quickly disperse, then regroup elsewhere in the house, which can cause an unsettling feeling.
Fortunately, these spiders are not dangerous, as their venom is harmless.
However, an infestation can lead to inconveniences such as overwhelming webs and wood degradation.
In case of presence, it is advised not to touch the colonies and to call a professional for appropriate intervention.
Their appearance could become more frequent as urban ecosystems evolve.
