You’ve probably heard the chilling rumor that people swallow up to eight spiders each year while they sleep. It’s one of those creepy myths that can send shivers down your spine, making you wonder if spiders are secretly crawling all over you as you sleep soundly. But is there any truth to thi...
Spiders Aren’t Interested in YouFirst and foremost, spiders are not interested in humans. Contrary to what some horror stories might suggest, they don’t actively seek us out as prey. In fact, most spiders in North America, including those you might encounter in your Sacramento home, prefer d...
Vibrations Are Their Warning SignalSpiders are highly sensitive to vibrations, which play a big role in their survival. When you’re sleeping, your body produces vibrations from things like your breathing, heartbeat, and snoring. These vibrations signal to spiders that there’s a much larger cre...
The Myth of Swallowed Spiders in Your SleepNow, what about the claim that we swallow eight spiders a year in our sleep? This statistic has been debunked many times by arachnid experts, including Rod Crawford, the arachnid curator at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle. While...
What You Might Actually Be Dealing WithIf you wake up in the morning with a bite mark or a swollen bump, it’s likely not from a spider. In fact, bed bugs, fleas, ants, or other insects are far more likely to be the culprits. These pests are much more inclined to bite humans while we sleep, espec...
Keeping Your Sacramento Home Spider-FreeIf you're still concerned about spiders in your home, don’t worry! There are simple steps you can take to keep your living space spider-free. Regular cleaning, sealing cracks and gaps in your walls, and reducing clutter around your home will help discourage...
Closing ThoughtsThe idea that we swallow eight spiders a year in our sleep is just a myth. Spiders don’t have any particular interest in humans, and they avoid us for the most part. The vibrations your body makes while sleeping are their warning signals, not an invitation...