How long do spiders live in the UK? What is the life span of a house spider?
Most UK spiders live for around a year, but the females of some species can live for up to two or three years, especially if they live indoors away from predators. The oldest recorded spider in the world was an Australian trapdoor spider which lived to the ripe old age of before being killed by a wasp. An average house spider may live for about a year.
People are probably the biggest threat to a spider.
Curious cats and dogs can also bring an abrupt end to the life of a spider. You can take steps to prevent spiders in your home, but if you do find one, you may not want to try waiting to outlive it. The lifespan of male spiders is usually dependent on the females because, in most cases, a female kills and consumes a. Most spiders, including those you are likely to find in your house (assuming that you are in the UK) will live for one to two years.