Books and kit for spider fans
A short, sensible list. You don’t need any of it to enjoy spiders.
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Field guides
- British spider guidesFor telling a giant house spider from a cardinal spider.
- Fold-out identification chartsLight enough for a pocket or a kitchen drawer.
Books for children
- Spider books for childrenLook for ones written with naturalists or scientists.
- Minibeast booksSpiders alongside the rest of the garden crowd.
Looking closer
- A magnifying glassFor eyes, spinnerets and webs. Look, don’t poke.
- Bug viewer potsLook closely for a minute, then let it go where you found it.
- Spider colouring booksEight legs, every time.
Around the house
- Spider catchersA long-handled catcher, for anyone who’d rather not use a glass and card.
- Wildflower seed mixesMore insects in the garden means more food for spiders. Check what’s native where you live.
Want a spider out of the house? Catch it under a glass, slide a card underneath and put it outside. The Wildlife Trusts: False widow spider