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 Every year around this time I start to wonder, how many of those giant 5 foot decorative spiders could actually survive in a given neighborhood.

Like, how big would their range have to be? Can they overlap? How many squirrels, cats, and kids would they require to eat, and how often?

I did the math last year I think, but it's lost now. Something like 1 per 5 blocks? Maybe more?

Any #arachnologist or #WildlifeBiologist or #SpookyNerd want to take a stab?