Lucas the Spider

Lucas woke with the sunrise, as he did every morning. He slowly stretched out his eight legs and rubbed the sleep from his eyes. It was going to be a busy day in the old oak tree that Lucas called home.

First, Lucas had to finish repairing his web after the big storm the night before had caused some damage. Using his spinnerets, he carefully spun new strands of silk to fill in the holes and strengthen the weakened areas. Repairing webs was important work to keep himself safe from predators and to catch his meals.

Once his web was looking sturdy again, it was time to hunt for breakfast. Lucas perched patiently in the center of his web, waiting for an unsuspecting insect to become ensnared in his silky trap. After about an hour, a curious fly came buzzing too close and found itself stuck fast. Lucas swiftly wrapped the fly up in more silk so it couldn’t escape. He then injected it with venom from his fangs to kill and digest his prey. A satisfactory meal to start the day.

With a full belly, Lucas decided to do some exploring. He climbed down the old oak tree and wandered through the grass, taking in the sights and smells around him. Spiders like Lucas are excellent hunters but also love to learn about their environment. As he explored, Lucas came upon a large purple flower and stopped to examine it. He had never seen anything quite like it before. Spending time observing nature was one of Lucas’ favorite hobbies.

The day was young still, so Lucas began to climb up another tree to see what new discoveries awaited him there. It was sure to be yet another busy day in the life of the curious little spider named Lucas.