Spider Web

[MantaRay]

Why doesn't a spider get trapped in it's own web? In other words, why doesn't the spider stick to the web in the way that intruders suffer?

[boxtops]

Because it's running on the surface of the web on the cross-threads, not on the sticky parts in the threads between each sector?

[pdq1]

http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/spiderweb.html

Boxtops answer in detail

[pusskin]

I've always wondered the same thing MantaRay!
Spiders do fascinate me even though I'm scared of them. Good link pdq1

[rsvp]

have just checked out pdq1's link - absolutely brilliant - have always respected spiders and they are welcome in their droves to my home - the explanation to the op in the link is awe inspiring. thanks pdq1