40 foot long spider webs in Texas happening

[Bob]

“Insecticides or other treatments are really unnecessary as this spider is essentially harmless," Merchant said. "Although the communal nest may look spooky, they too are basically benign and are a sight more to be appreciated than feared."

hmm

Thousands of spiders coming together to weave 40-ft-tall webs in Rowlett, Texas, are 'more to be appreciated than feared.'

Visitors driving along CA Roan Drive, a tree-lined stretch of road in the Dallas suburb, will notice giant “glistening webs ... draping the trees like shrouds," as described by Mike Merchant, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist in Rowlett.

These webs extend up to 40 feet and are inhabited by the thousands of spiders who came together to spin them in a communal effort.

We are looking at something five times as big as what one would see on a Sci-Fy Hollywood set.

Spiders typically work alone to construct their webs. So finding spiders working together to build a huge web in what was more of a cooperative or ‘communal’ scenario was a real surprise for many experts.

The spiders were ultimately identified as Tetragnatha guatemalensis, a species that had been previously known to build communal nests under certain conditions, but rarely in the United States.

Tetragnatha guatemalensis, dubbed the Guatemalan long-jawed spider, can be found in areas ranging from Canada to Panama. The spider is approximately an inch long and has a red-orange head and thorax.

They take a "more the merrier" attitude with other spiders as well, showing no signs of aggression toward other species sharing their web.

[Selkie]

WOW!...thanks, Bob!

[Lifebringer]

I've seen a couple in my neighbor's trees and a couple in the corners of my garden boxes occassionally. I don't bother them because they eliminate the preditors of my veggies, and aside from a queer feeling when going through one on the face, I've not had any problems with them. Perhaps if people don't show an aggressive stance and stop encrouching on their areas by removing forests and trees or moving into those areas after clearing them and making streets inside their domain, there won't be any problems. I would study them to see what they do with their prey, and be thankful they don't have relatives 1000x's that size. LOL. If the streets of Texas become empty, look in the trees for rolled human barritos preserved fr their offspring when hatched.
Whoa. Do you think the insects that evolved intelligence, evolved in size and have a God midway Creator also?
Phew, we wouldn't stand a chance if the venomous spiders unite w/non-venomous species and became their protectors for the whole group? What if, they too are receiving waves of instinct on what time it is in Earth's history? Have they been here since Earth's beginning life phases tampered by Annunaki/ET also?
Spders love hot moist areas, Texas has been one flooded hot zone of avarice on resources, to the point, their infrastructure won't stand the test of time, because budget cuts and private tax give aways haven't been prepared for other pestulence coming. spiders have a very nasty bite ratio from their toxins. Deterioration of flesh can stay in one spot and eat the flesh like acid inside until it reaches bone. Got a couple from doing other people's lawns and bushes. United they are still territorial against other insects or threats, right?

[betoobig]

In China spiders are a sign of good luck. Thanks for the pictures, really impressive. MUCH luck, peace and LOve to the world.
Juan

[Bob]

A few more pix of giant webs and the spiders

[Selkie]

That first picture in the post just above is surreal. I would love to walk beneath something like that and feel their spidery vibe!

[LivioRazlo]

Isn't the spider a symbol for 'change'?

[RunningDeer]

Posted by LivioRazlo (here)
Isn't the spider a symbol for 'change'?

My interpretation is spiders are communication weavers. They pull from the multi-D to assimilate what they innately sense what’s going on. [as do we that 'listen, see, know, feel...']

My initial thought was ‘as above, so below’. Now is the time for us, the whole, to create ‘our matrix’. One out of the one that imprisons all. Though still illusionary, it’s one that’ll get the masses to a place of seeing from a larger perspective.

Here’s interpretations from two sources:

Ted Andrews, “Animal-Speak”

Keynote: Creativity and the Weaving of Fate

Summary: Spider is the keeper of knowledge of the primordial alphabet. Spider can teach how to use the written language with power and creativity so that your words weave a web abound those who would read them.


Questions: Are you not weaving your dreams and imaginings into reality? Are you not using your creative opportunities? Are you feeling closed in or stuck as if in a web? Do you need to pay attention to your balance and where you are walking in life? Are others out of balance around you? Do you need to write?

Copied snippets from pages 344-347:

- The spider is the master weaver. To the Native Americans Grandmother Spider kept and taught the mysteries of the past and how they were affecting the future. Spider reminds us to awaken our own sensibilities to be more creative in life.

- Unlike insects, spiders have a two section body instead of three, often giving them a figure eight kind of appearance. This in conjunction with its eight legs (unlike an insect’s six) links it to all the mysticism associated with the geometric form of the figure eight. On its side, this is the symbol of infinity. It is the wheel of life, flowing from one circle to the next. The difficulty is learning to walk those circles or even hold your position within the middle between the two.

Spiders teaches you to maintain a balance - between past and future, physics and spiritual, male and female. Spider teaches you that everything you now do is weaving what yo will encounter in the future.

- Spider awakens creative sensibilities. It weaves a web of intricate and subtle fabric, as if to remind us that the past always subtly influences the present and future. Often the webs will take a spiral shape, the traditional form of creativity and development. The spider found within the web reminds us that we are the center of our own world. The ancient mystery schools had one precept inscribed above their portals: “Know Thyself and thou Shalt Know the Universe”. Spiders reminds us that the world is woven around us. We are the keepers and the writers of our own destiny, weaving it like a web by our thoughts, feelings and actions.

Steven D. Farmer, “Animal Spirit Guides”

Spider, Black Widow Spider, Tarantula (paraphrased due to copywrites)

If SPIDER shows up, it means:

• Opportunity to access your deepest wisdom and assimilate.
• Beware of traps.
• Open to the infinite number of possibilities and choose.
• Be willing to explore dimensions and realities.
• Write without limits, allow yourself to be inspired by Nature.
• This is a time to eliminate as much toxicity in your life.
• Honor the need for solitude.

Call on SPIDER when:

• You feel trapped.
• You’ve had some experiences recently and you want to integrate them and discern the teachings from them ASAP.
• You want to make some changes, but you feel stifled by your fears and beliefs.
• You feel out of balance physically, emotionally, mentally and/or spiritually.

If BLACK WIDOW SPIDER shows up, it means:

• It’s time for a fresh perspective.
• Your intuitive powers are very strong now, so pay attention.
• Be patient and wait expectantly for the rewards that will come after your hard work.
• There’ll be a substantial and beneficial shift in the direction of your life.
• Cleanse and detoxification of toxicity or pollutants.
• What was threatening is now harmless, so no need to fear.

If TARANTULA shows up, it means:

• Trust your intuitive senses—what you feel in your body—more than what you see.
• Time to shed anything that has served its purpose for the growth of your consciousness.
• Sensitivity is increasing to the vibrations you feel from your environment.
• Although you tend to stay in the background, be willing to come forward as necessary.

♡

[Selkie]

Posted by RunningDeer (here)

Posted by LivioRazlo (here)
Isn't the spider a symbol for 'change'?

My interpretation is spiders are communication weavers. They pull from the multi-D to assimilate what they innately sense what’s going on. [as do we that 'listen, see, know, feel...']

My initial thought was ‘as above, so below’. Now is the time for us, the whole, to create ‘our matrix’. One out of the one that imprisons all. Though still illusionary, it’s one that’ll get the masses to a place of seeing from a larger perspective.

Here’s interpretations from two sources:

Ted Andrews, “Animal-Speak”

Keynote: Creativity and the Weaving of Fate

Summary: Spider is the keeper of knowledge of the primordial alphabet. Spider can teach how to use the written language with power and creativity so that your words weave a web abound those who would read them.


Questions: Are you not weaving your dreams and imaginings into reality? Are you not using your creative opportunities? Are you feeling closed in or stuck as if in a web? Do you need to pay attention to your balance and where you are walking in life? Are others out of balance around you? Do you need to write?

Copied snippets from pages 344-347:

- The spider is the master weaver. To the Native Americans Grandmother Spider kept and taught the mysteries of the past and how they were affecting the future. Spider reminds us to awaken our own sensibilities to be more creative in life.

- Unlike insects, spiders have a two section body instead of three, often giving them a figure eight kind of appearance. This in conjunction with its eight legs (unlike an insect’s six) links it to all the mysticism associated with the geometric form of the figure eight. On its side, this is the symbol of infinity. It is the wheel of life, flowing from one circle to the next. The difficulty is learning to walk those circles or even hold your position within the middle between the two.

Spiders teaches you to maintain a balance - between past and future, physics and spiritual, male and female. Spider teaches you that everything you now do is weaving what yo will encounter in the future.

- Spider awakens creative sensibilities. It weaves a web of intricate and subtle fabric, as if to remind us that the past always subtly influences the present and future. Often the webs will take a spiral shape, the traditional form of creativity and development. The spider found within the web reminds us that we are the center of our own world. The ancient mystery schools had one precept inscribed above their portals: “Know Thyself and thou Shalt Know the Universe”. Spiders reminds us that the world is woven around us. We are the keepers and the writers of our own destiny, weaving it like a web by our thoughts, feelings and actions.

Steven D. Farmer, “Animal Spirit Guides”

Spider, Black Widow Spider, Tarantula (paraphrased due to copywrites)

If SPIDER shows up, it means:

• Opportunity to access your deepest wisdom and assimilate.
• Beware of traps.
• Open to the infinite number of possibilities and choose.
• Be willing to explore dimensions and realities.
• Write without limits, allow yourself to be inspired by Nature.
• This is a time to eliminate as much toxicity in your life.
• Honor the need for solitude.

Call on SPIDER when:

• You feel trapped.
• You’ve had some experiences recently and you want to integrate them and discern the teachings from them ASAP.
• You want to make some changes, but you feel stifled by your fears and beliefs.
• You feel out of balance physically, emotionally, mentally and/or spiritually.

If BLACK WIDOW SPIDER shows up, it means:

• It’s time for a fresh perspective.
• Your intuitive powers are very strong now, so pay attention.
• Be patient and wait expectantly for the rewards that will come after your hard work.
• There’ll be a substantial and beneficial shift in the direction of your life.
• Cleanse and detoxification of toxicity or pollutants.
• What was threatening is now harmless, so no need to fear.

If TARANTULA shows up, it means:

• Trust your intuitive senses—what you feel in your body—more than what you see.
• Time to shed anything that has served its purpose for the growth of your consciousness.
• Sensitivity is increasing to the vibrations you feel from your environment.
• Although you tend to stay in the background, be willing to come forward as necessary.

♡

Do you have links, RunningDeer? I would love to know what those two gentlemen have to say about vultures, because vultures are one of my spirit guides.

[RunningDeer]

Posted by Selkie (here)
Do you have links, RunningDeer? I would love to know what those two gentlemen have to say about vultures, because vultures are one of my spirit guides.

No links. They're from my books. I'll PM you.


UPDATE: Here’s several spirit animal sites:

• Animal Totems and Animal Symbolism
  
• Essential Information on Spirit Animals
  
• Spirit Animals and Totems and the Messages They Bring

[Selkie]

Posted by RunningDeer (here)

Posted by Selkie (here)
Do you have links, RunningDeer? I would love to know what those two gentlemen have to say about vultures, because vultures are one of my spirit guides.

No links. They're from my books. I'll PM you.

Ooops...sorry

Back to topic...

[Bob]

What is the energy pattern that they may be following? Earth lei lines, energy fields, plus or minus? Are they using such to communicate through or with?

[Carmody]

Re Lay lines, grid lines, vortex lines (earth energy vibrational mode grid) (the various names for them)

The closest line is east north east, running from farmersville through slocum, to draw it's position and orientation on the map.

About due E-NE 10 miles away from Rowlett proper (perpendicular to that point). depends on the rivers, as it can seemingly flow through rivers, possibly, like picking up a vibe.

[Jane Tripp]

Absolutely fascinating - never heard of these spiders before - that's quite a sight!

[Bob]

The big spider webs are back - this time in Memphis TN

At first glance this may just look like frost on the ground, but it's actually millions of spiders showing out in one Mid-South neighborhood.

Residents of North Memphis, Tenn., were treated to an unexpectedly white Thanksgiving when a spider web at least half a mile long appeared on the grass.

Local news outlets report that "millions" of spiders are on the scene, with residents desperate for the town to take action.

It's an example of what's called a "ballooning" event, where tiny juvenile spiders try to float off and make their way in the world.

"These ballooning events are quite common," Susan Riechart, a professor at the University of Tennessee Knoxville and former president of the American Arachnological Society..

She believes the particularly warm weather this fall may have triggered some dispersals.

Riechart couldn't identify the spiders based on images, but said they were definitely nothing to worry about.

"Totally harmless," she said. "Without mouth parts that would even be large enough to pierce our skin."

No skin piercing means no biting — and that's the only way a spider can cause any harm to a human.

The event is a sign that all systems are go, ecologically speaking, in the Memphis area. Come spring, residents will be glad for their local spiders, which eat huge quantities of pests like mosquitos and insects that prey on crops.

[Bob]

Spider webs are back, with the spiders - this time in Australia

Some parts of Australia have been battling floods the last few days, and in Launceston, Tasmania, it appears the spiders wanted to be evacuated too, using their webs.

Back in 2015, baby spiders started falling from the sky in Australia, and later that year, the spiders of Dallas, Texas, decided to work together form a huge web for hunting insects (above posts).

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