The term “daddy long legs” refers to three different creatures: cellar spiders, harvestmen, and crane flies. Whether they can bite humans depends on which one you’re talking about:
- Cellar Spiders: These are true spiders, and yes, they technically can bite. However, their fangs are so small and weak that they rarely penetrate human skin. Even if they did, their venom is harmless to humans.
- Harvestmen: Often mistaken for spiders, these aren’t true spiders and don’t have venom glands or fangs. They are completely harmless and incapable of biting humans.
- Crane Flies: These are insects, not spiders, and they don’t bite or sting at all.
So, the myth that daddy long legs are highly venomous but can’t bite humans is just that—a myth! These creatures are harmless and even beneficial as they often eat pests.