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A '''spider''' is represented by the symbol {{white|s}} and can be:
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On [[NetHackWiki]], a '''spider''' may refer to any of the following:
  
* {{monsymlink|cave spider}}
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* The {{monsymlink|cave spider}}.
* {{monsymlink|giant spider}}
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* The {{monsymlink|giant spider}}
** These monsters are not technically spiders, but share the "s" symbol.
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* The [[arachnid or centipede]] monster class, which contains the above spiders along with other arthropods that are generally referred to as bugs but are ''not'' insects - the entire class is represented by {{white|s}}, and designated by the macro <code>S_SPIDER</code>.{{refsrc|include/monsym.h|33|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
*** {{monsymlink|centipede}}
 
*** {{monsymlink|scorpion}}
 
*** {{monsymlink|Scorpius}} the [[Ranger]] [[quest nemesis]]
 
  
If a monster of this class is created during the initial level generation process, NetHack will generate a random item for it to hide under (though [[giant spider]]s are actually unable unable to hide).{{refsrc|makemon.c|959}}
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==Encyclopedia entry==
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Eight legged creature capable of spinning webs to trap prey.
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"You mean you eat flies?" gasped Wilbur.
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"Certainly.  Flies, bugs, grasshoppers, choice beetles,
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moths, butterflies, tasty cockroaches, gnats, midges, daddy
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longlegs, centipedes, mosquitoes, crickets - anything that is
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careless enough to get caught in my web.  I have to live,
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don't I?"
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"Why, yes, of course," said Wilbur.
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Latest revision as of 14:48, 2 January 2024

On NetHackWiki, a spider may refer to any of the following:

  • The s cave spider.
  • The s giant spider
  • The arachnid or centipede monster class, which contains the above spiders along with other arthropods that are generally referred to as bugs but are not insects - the entire class is represented by s, and designated by the macro S_SPIDER.[1]

Encyclopedia entry

Eight legged creature capable of spinning webs to trap prey.

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"You mean you eat flies?" gasped Wilbur.
"Certainly. Flies, bugs, grasshoppers, choice beetles,
moths, butterflies, tasty cockroaches, gnats, midges, daddy
longlegs, centipedes, mosquitoes, crickets - anything that is
careless enough to get caught in my web. I have to live,
don't I?"
"Why, yes, of course," said Wilbur.

[ Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White ]

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