Opiliones facts: they're also known as daddy long legs | Animal Fact Files

The harvestmen, or Opiliones members, are also known as daddy long legs. They share this common name with at least two other animals: the crane fly and the cellar spider Learn more Opiliones facts with today's episode. We've discussed other daddy long legs facts on Animal Fact Files, as well!

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[ellenbrooks]

"They just lack a defined waist"
Me too, buddy. Me too.

[celticcomradelad]

The only "Spiders" I could pick up as a kid with the no fear, maybe because it's essentially a pea on stilts

[djaldd]

“Opiliones live in:
-forests
-caves
-grasslands
-mountains
-wetlands
-trees”

You left out:
-my basement 😁

[gsk]

My daughter around age 4 or 5 called them grand daddy lawn mowers. Still melts my heart!

[D-Nova]

"The Opiliones" sounds like a mafia clan. "Why do you disrespect the Opiliones?"

[stephengrigg]

I feel like everyone is so used to hearing the nickname since childhood that we become desensitized to how that is the most adorable nickname ever.

[HELLios]

They are pretty cute. Yesterday I saved one which was at my house and I almost stepped on it. I took it outside and put it on grass. It was climbing up my arm and it was pretty cool how it was "feeling out" its surroundings with the long legs. Also it tickled a lot!

They're totally harmless and quite innocent creatures.

[pixywings]

When I was little we would get millions of them clumped together on the back porch. It's kind of mesmerizingly hypnotic watching them all bounce in unison.

[rickhatesmisleadia]

When I was a kid, my Mom told us they were poisonous so we wouldn't bother them. She knew they were harmless....lol

[lightningonlycommentsonce]

Daddy Long Legs: "Fear thee not, Fore I am no Spider and with Thee."

Arachnophob's: *"NAY THEE!"*

[mainemermaid]

I like Daddy Long Leggs, and never bother them when they're around the outside of our house. They're peaceful, don't try to crawl on you, jump at you, or get into the house. And they eat ants. I consider them little pest guardians for our home, and they are kinda cute in a way. ❤

[Basheequa]

Hey guys there's a spider over here.
"Ah! Kill it! Kill it!"

It's a Daddy Long Legs.
"Aww, let me hold it!"

[pretzeltime]

Raised on a small farm, I remember my Grandfather telling us that Granddaddy Long Legs were not dangerous and not to kill them because they eat bugs. As I grew up I couldn’t believe how many people told me that Granddaddy Long Legs were a highly venomous spider and to stay away from them. I’m so glad you posted this video.

[Myrdden]

I've seen these all of my life here in Florida. Harmless things that just be-bop along, doing their own thing.

[gorillaguy]

As a kid from Kentucker, I actually thought they were spiders. But despite my arachnophobia, even as a kid they never scared me. They looked weird, yes, but everyone in my family knew these bois were surprisingly docile. I never had the fear of getting bit by these boys.

[philzone]

As a child living in New Orleans there was an old steam locomotive on display. It was covered in large Daddy Long legs and you could let the climb all over you. They were friendly and liked people.

[MrPsh-xsul]

I’m 37 years old and just now learned this. I used to play with them all the time and was told they were the most poisonous spider in the world but to small to bite a human. Crazy

[scarysara]

I always thought that they were "spiders" since they do _look_ like them; but I _never_ thought that they were "venomous" at all, but I still wouldn't want one crawling on me because they slightly creep me out especially the bigger ones.

[falkarios]

Welp, pretty sure I've been calling "Cellar Spiders" Daddy long legs my entire life. Didn't know Opiliones existed, all the long legs I've seen made webs.

[lorinbagley]

I've always been fascinated by Daddy long legs as a kid. My mom and dad said that they are a benefit to have around because they help by getting rid of invasive bugs that could harm the gardens. Couple of times while taking showers there were a couple of them and I gently picked them up and put them outside.