Golden orb spider
Especially in fall, you'll encounter these massive spiders stringing sticky yellow webs everywhere - including right across the hiking trails.
Insects in Florida
Things that bite: Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes make summer hiking a challenge in Florida. Here's why they're a problem and what you can do to fight back.
Things That Bite: Spiders
Florida has four species of venomous spiders, including the red widow spider, which is only found in our state
Things That Bite: Ticks and Chiggers
Since they crawl on your skin and attach themselves to you to feed, ticks and chiggers are especially creepy. Unlike mosquitoes, you can't just swat them away. Here's the difference between them.