The large, long-legged spider, can, in fact, bite humans and pets, according to exterminator experts. RELATED: Giant, flying ...

Even if a person were to get bitten by a Joro spider, Coyle says that it is akin to a mosquito bite, while Davis compares it to more of a bee sting. Pets will also likely be safe around the species.

This means that the spider will put out a long thread of silk and float elsewhere in the wind. Joro spiders rarely bite, according to iNaturalist. However, if this spider does bite you ...