How do spiders hang on

[rooftop]

Hi Wabbers,
How on earth do spiders do it? I mean hang on to that next to nothing thread?

[MattPrince]

Have a look at this photo taken by mbaldw of a spiders tiny tarsal claws at the end of the each leg point.

That and the immense strength of silk.

Cheers,
Matt

[rooftop]

Thanks Matt......I've learnt a new word there......Tarsal...!