Northeast States Brace for Arrival of Giant Venomous Spiders That Can Parachute Through the Air

What distinguishes Joro spiders from others is their ability to fly.

Christina Butler/Wikimedia Commons
Trichonephila clavata, better known as the Joro spider. Christina Butler/Wikimedia Commons

A former president has been convicted of 34 felonies, the current president is finally going to try and address the border crisis (five months before the election), so sure — why not? — let’s throw some giant flying spiders into the mix.

The Northeast United States is bracing for an influx of massive venomous spiders with four-inch-long legs that can parachute through the air. Earlier this year, New Jersey Pest Control issued a warning about the incoming Joro spiders, noting that they will be “hard to miss” due to their large size and vibrant yellow and grey bodies.

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