# A new study proves daddy-longlegs spiders are completely harmless to humans, but they are fierce enough to eat live frogs

Source: [Earth.com](https://www.earth.com/animals/the-most-venomous-spider-myth-about-daddy-longlegs-is-wrong-and-many-of-them-arent-even-spiders/) · 2026-11-13 · Earth & Climate
Page: https://themorning.science/story/a-new-study-proves-daddy-longlegs-spiders-are-completely-harmless-to-humans-but-c7300fb1909c8050
Kind: research · Impact: low

## In brief

- A 2026 study finds daddy-longlegs spiders are harmless to humans.
- Spider experts at UC Riverside say the rumor that they are the most venomous spiders, but cannot bite because their fangs are too short, is false.
- The same study shows daddy-longlegs are still fierce enough to eat live frogs.

## Why it matters

The study corrects a widespread myth about daddy-longlegs and venom, which matters for anyone who encounters or studies these arachnids.

## Coverage

- [A new study proves daddy-longlegs spiders are completely harmless to humans, but they are fierce enough to eat live frogs](https://www.earth.com/animals/the-most-venomous-spider-myth-about-daddy-longlegs-is-wrong-and-many-of-them-arent-even-spiders/) — Earth.com, 2026-11-13

Tags: arachnids, venom, myths, frogs, predator-prey

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