Johno6 wrote:Dutchy wrote:Why spider webs dont disappear when squirted with water
Snap!
Was thinkin this last night while water plants n cleaning back yard
Are they that ******* strong.
Actually yes they are that strong. Spider silk has enormous tensile strength, comparable to that of steel. If it could be spun at a workable thickness then you could build a bridge with the stuff. Just think how tough the average spider's arsehole must be to be able to cut through the stuff.
