Flying Spiders Have Arrived In New Jersey

Experts have found Joro spiders right near the New Jersey border according to a recent report.

If you thought it was good news that we haven't heard about the giant flying spiders in New Jersey lately, think again. They are knocking on our door.

The Joro Spider Is Knocking On New Jersey's Door

According to Fox 5 New York, the flying spiders, which can grow to the size of an adult human's palm have been spotted at the New Jersey/Pennsylvania border.

If you live in either western Hunterdon or Mercer Counties, Joro Watch says the spiders have arrived in your part of the state. By the way, the spiders don't technically fly. It's more of a parachuting type thing.

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How far have they traveled in the past few months? Experts say that had only made it to Georgia in June.

How Do I Know It's A Joro Spider?

A fully extended female Joro spider will feature red, yellow, and blue colorings on their body and they could measure three inches across.

If you're looking for some good news about a palm-sized flying spider, this might be as good as it gets. They're not generally aggressive, according to experts.

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So, what if one of these bone-chilling creatures bites you? It's not as bad as you think unless you're allergic.

Yes, the spiders are venomous, but the results for most people are just blisters and redness.

In the U.S., the vast majority of Joro spiders can be found in parts of Georgia and South and North Carolina, but a pocket of them have made their way to eastern Pennsylvania and the border of western New Jersey.