Mini-beast myths and facts Find out the Facts
There are many stories that you might have heard about mini-beasts. Some of them are true while others are just myths. Below we reveal the facts behind some of the most common mini-beast tales.

Daddy Long Legs are the most Poisonous Spiders in the World

This is false!

• Daddy long legs are actually crane flies, not spiders.
• They don’t bite people.
• There is no evidence that their poison is dangerous to humans.

Bees Die when they Sting you

This story is actually true.

• This only happens with female bees.
• When they sting, their sting comes off and tears a hole in their abdomen.
• This only happens if they sting a mammal as our skin is thicker than that of insects or other species.
• Most bees are usually very peaceful. They only sting if they feel that they are in danger.

People Eat an Average of 8 Spiders Every Year While Asleep

This is false.

It’s not impossible for a spider to crawl into someone’s open mouth while they are sleeping. However, there are no scientific studies that show this actually happens, let alone 8 times every year!

Ear-wigs can Crawl into your Ear and up to your Brain

This is totally false!

Bugs can crawl into your ears if they’re small enough but they won’t be able to get very far! The eardrum would stop them going any further.

• Earwigs are actually totally harmless to people.
• They eat plants and small insects.
• Their pincers look nasty but are used for self-defence or catching prey.

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