In parts of Australia, landscapes occasionally appear blanketed in white—but it’s not snow. It’s spider season, when thousands to millions of spiders release silk threads and “balloon” through the air to migrate. The phenomenon is natural, temporary, and harmless—just visually surreal. Important Details: • Caused by spider “ballooning” behavior • Silk webs cover fields and trees • Occurs seasonally after rain or floods • Helps spiders disperse safely • Completely natural phenomenon • Temporary a