It is surprising how people have developed a fear of spiders. People who really aren't afraid may automatically behave as if they were. Horror movies, other people and just plain misinformation about spiders often are causes for this fear. Teasing by parents or children creates false impressions and fear. Other spiders hang around at eye level, where we blunder into their webs.
People consider spiders to be ugly and frightening.
In truth many are quite handsome or graceful, and all of them are fascinating. Whatever the cause for fear of spiders, the fear is real. With some thought, effort and accurate knowledge about spiders, it may be possible to reduce the fear of spiders. Basics Spiders are predators of insects and other creatures. Usually they only capture prey smaller than or equal to their own size.