On our show today, we’re talking about native spiders.
Why? Well, it’s spider season. You tend to see more this time of year because the males are looking for a mate. They’re also looking for a warm place to get in out of the cold and that may mean moving in with us. Spiders may make your skin crawl, but it’s useful to know what’s actually worth being scared of. Spoiler alert, there’s not too much to worry about — even with the much-maligned brown recluse.
On today’s show, we speak with a pet owner, an entomologist, and a local actor who landed the role of Charlotte in “Charlotte’s Web” to get their takes.
Better yet, our phone lines are open. Give us a call at 615-760-2000 to weigh in — or join us on “the web” by live streaming on YouTube at noon and pop your question into chat.
This episode was produced by Josh Deepan.
Guests
- Andrea van Veggel, spider owner (Instagram – @andrea.arachnid)
- Kaushalya Amarasekare, PhD – Tennessee State University Professor of Entomology
- Maya Antoinette Riley, local actor
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