Maine has spiders that can hiss and jump

Maine has spiders that can hiss and jump

This story was originally published in September 2021. Not every spider sits in the middle of its web or drops down from above on a string of silk. In Maine, there are spiders that also jump and spiders that make hissing-like sounds. While neither is poisonous, coming across either can be a bit startling. Fall is a time of year when you are likely to see a lot of spiders. Not only is it the mating season, but they may also be coming into your h…