Will Daddy Long Legs Kill You?

The daddy longlegs is not harmful to humans, but they can kill redback spiders (Australian black widows). Because redback venom can kill humans, people may have believed daddy longlegs could kill us, too.

Is it safe to handle Daddy Long Legs?

It's fairly normal for pets to eat a daddy long legs if they find one, and while it might not taste great to them, it won't hurt them. Since they aren't poisonous or venomous, they won't cause any problems. You don't need to worry about any danger to your pets from harvestmen.

Do Daddy Long Legs have poison inside them?

The urban myth that daddy longlegs are venomous is just that - a myth! It's true that they cannot bite, but the venomous rumour is likely to have been due to its confusion with certain species of spiders.