White spiders in the crawlspace

[Joshua L. Frederick]

I'm pretty sure I read something on this MB about these lifeless, white coated spiders that I regularly see in crawlspaces. I am having no luck finding any info through searching, though. Can someone enlighten me on this condition? causes? etc.

Thanks in advance.

[Chuck Lambert]

Are you sure they are actual spiders and not just a molt? As spiders grow they molt, shed their exoskeleton and that maybe what you are seeing.

Chuck

[Joshua L. Frederick]

Originally Posted by Chuck Lambert

Are you sure they are actual spiders and not just a molt?
Chuck

I didn't really do an analysis to see if they were real. I just wondered, because I see them quite often. Your answer makes sense, Chuck, I appreciate it. However, what's with the white crap?

[Christopher Currins]

what's with the white crap?

Covered in fungus, mold. I see them now and then in damp crawls and basements. Usually daddy longlegs, they like moisture.