Part 2 of an indepth look at three closelyrelated spiders: the Giant House spider (Eratigena atrica), the Barn Funnel Weaver (Tegenaria domestica), and the controversial Hobo spider (Eratigena agrestis). In this video, I explore the story of the Hobo spider's reputation, and look into the evidence regarding whether a hobo spider bite really causes necrotic lesions. I also talk to Rick Vetter and Dr. Greta Binford (a couple of the actual scientists who were involved), and cheesetest all three species.

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0:00 Introduction
1:01 The Hobo Spiders
1:39 The Precautions
3:44 Acknowledgements
4:40 How big are they, really?
6:55 The Story of the Hobo Spider Bite Research
24:46 The Cheese Tests
35:43 Did I Make a Mistake?
36:58 House Spider Politeness
39:12 Hobo Spider Eggsacs
40:13 The Curious Case of Southern Patagonia
41:50 What Eats THEM?
42:37 Conclusion