Giant, 'flying' Joro spiders expanding in East Coast

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Joro spiders are native to Japan and Asia but have been spotted in states including Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Sightings of these creepy crawlers have even been confirmed as far north as Maryland, and experts warn they could spread farther. They're not dangerous to people, experts say, though they can be annoying,

(NewsNation) — Spiders the size of a baby's hand and that can fly have been spotted along the East Coast, and scientists expect them to keep spreading.

What is a Joro spider?

The Joro spiders, as they are known, spawn massive webs, have a leg span of up to 4 inches and a vibrant yellow and black coloration.

The good news is that they're fairly docile and don't threaten humans or pets, invasive........

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