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Sable-Keech t1_ivdnjcb wrote

Yes, the radiating lines are non-sticky while the circling lines are sticky.

Also when wrapping their prey they manipulate the sticky web with their claws which are coated with an anti-stick substance.

If you were to grab a spider and just slap it directly flat onto its own web it would probably get stuck.

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