A traditional spider tattoo symbolizes struggle or something that has held you back. Sailors often use spider Tattoos to express their longing for home and family. To make spider Tattoos more feminine, hearts or flowers can be added. Women often choose these designs to showcase their strength and determination.
Tarantula
Tarantulas are shy creatures that prefer to run away instead of biting threats. They have urticating hairs on their abdomens, which they use to irritate predators and prey animals near them. If threatened, tarantulas may kick these sticky hairs at the eyes, faces, or mucous membranes of humans and dogs/cats. Tarantulas feed on insects, small reptiles, and mice. Their mouths have two functions: to suck up food through a straw-like mouth and to use their sets of eyes to detect detail, color, and motion. Their nervous system pumps hemolymph through the sinuses to all parts of their bodies.
Black Widow
Black Widow is a well-known character from Spider-Man and one of America’s most dangerous venomous spiders. Female black widows have glossy jet-black bodies with red hourglass markings below their abdomens. Some black widows have yellow or white stripes. These spiders inhabit cool and dark environments, remaining quiet until provoked to attack. Outdoors they hide under woodpiles or trash piles, while indoors, they inhabit sheds and garages. Black Widow (Natasha) is a world-class athlete, gymnast, acrobat, and expert markswoman trained in various martial arts.
Crab Spider
Crab spiders are commonly seen in North America and Europe. They are known for their fast movement and silent presence. Their large eyes help them spot prey quickly and stay alert for danger. Crab spiders make great Tattoos for those who want to show off their unique style or start conversations. Spider tattoos, in general, represent wisdom, harmony, strength, and determination. They can be incorporated into other designs, adding dimension and detail, or as a backdrop for more intricate Tattoos like Native American dreamcatchers.
Octopus
Octopuses are masters of disguise, changing colors and releasing ink to confuse and deter predators. They are even observed using tools and are capable of recognizing faces. They are found in oceans worldwide, hiding in crevices or coral rock dens and hunting at night. Eels, sharks, otters, and other mammals prey on octopuses. When threatened, an octopus releases an ink cloud to temporarily blind and confuse attackers. The ink also contains compounds that dull predators’ sense of smell.
