Wolf Spiders

Wolf spiders received their name due to an early belief that they hunted in packs. Other names for the Wolf spider are Ground spider and the Hunting spider. Wolf spiders do not make webs, instead they hunt for their food. This is why most people will see more Wolf spiders than any other spider. They hunt for their prey both during the day and during the night. They have both excellent vision and touch. The mother Wolf spider will usually carry its egg sack on its back which can make the spider look very large. After they hatch, the mother will carry the newborn spiders on her back until they are half grown and can hunt on their own. Even though the Wolf spider is poisonous, its venom is not lethal to humans. The Wolf spider is not known to be aggressive, but will bite if it feels it is in danger or being attacked. They also move extremely fast when they are disturbed