Fish eat spiders?

[rdd1952]

I'm disappointed. I misunderstood the title. I thought someone had pictures of fish-eating spiders. I knew I had never seen a spider that could swim and catch fish.

 

[Squirrelbuddies]

I'm disappointed. I misunderstood the title. I thought someone had pictures of fish-eating spiders. I knew I had never seen a spider that could swim and catch fish.

Hmmm...maybe not -- but I do know I've seen some VERY big scarey-looking spiders around the docks at the marina. I think they could probably eat a minnow... some of the spiders can actually run on top of the water!!! Very disturbing.

 

[OohFeeshy]

I believe in other countries spiders catch fish. They spin webs over the water, and if fish jump out of the water and into the net, I think they get eaten. But I'm not sure.

 

[The-Wolf]

I believe in other countries spiders catch fish. They spin webs over the water, and if fish jump out of the water and into the net, I think they get eaten. But I'm not sure.

omg, you are correct
http/www.ottertooth.com/Temagami/Nature/fishingspider.htm

 

[Gill]

We also Have them in the UK, Bet not many Peeps know.

They will catch and eat fish if the opportunity arrises.
UK Water Spider

 

[nc_nutcase]

That reminds me... I remember seeing something on a discovery show a few years ago about a spider that holds it's breath... then spins a web under water... then fills it with air... I think that's what the second pic is... I don't remember much more than that... but the spider pretty much spends it's life underwater...

 

[Tetramad]

I have some BIG south American Tarantulas, and they would just love to feast on a Guppy or Danio!!!! If I put one in the tank with my spiders (which I wont) they would definitely get eaten, my biggest spider loves mice!! (frozen&thawed) hope I haven`t put you off your food,
Mark.