Why Do Spiders Curl Up When They Die
Why Do Spiders Curl Up When They Die . Ok smarty pants why do they curl up when they die? I never really paid it much mind before but have you ever noticed that dead spiders (ones not squashed by your shoe that is) die with their legs all curled up underneath them? Why Do Spiders Curl Up When They Die? | Iflscience from www.iflscience.com When a spider actually dies it becomes dessicated, its legs curl up and inwards, flipped onto it's back there is no movement, however if the girl is blagging there will be a small movement of the pedipalps (front paws), she is sensing the air around her. Take a closer look in. It'll drink the drop and instantly return to its uncurled, normal self and walk away.