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Frostbite Spiders are creatures in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Frostbite Spiders exist in several varieties and can be found throughout Skyrim's wilderness, as well as inside dungeons and mines (such as Redbelly Mine). It is one of many insects (technically an arachnid) found living in Skyrim . Frostbite spiders are always (with the exception of Lis) aggressive and will attack almost anything.

They spit poisonous venom from afar which can be harvested and used on weapons after they are killed. They attack with their mandibles and legs when up close. Frostbite Spiders' health and strength depends on the size of the spider. Their lairs are often strewn with webs which they can use to descend upon their unwary prey from above. Some of the egg sacs located in frostbite spiders' lairs contain spider eggs which are an ingredient used in alchemy .[1]

Dungeons containing frostbite spiders often have webbing around their entrances. Inside, webs frequently contain the desiccated corpses of creatures and adventurers. These webs may also hide chests, urns, or passages. While some can simply be walked through, others must be cut or burned away in order to proceed. While they are usually the sole inhabitants of their residences, frostbite spiders will occasionally share an abode withvampires, Falmer or other creatures (whom they count as allies).

While idle, Frostbite Spiders emit a curious 'purring' sound. Upon attacking, they will make a screeching, scuttling sound. When they walk, they make a distinctive rustling sound.

Contents
[hide]#Types
 * 1) Frostbite Spider
 * 2) Wounded Frostbite Spider
 * 3) Giant Frostbite Spider
 * 4) Lis
 * 5) Gallery
 * 6) Trivia
 * 7) Appearances
 * 8) References

Frostbite SpiderEdit
Frostbite spiders stand roughly as tall as a wolf, and commonly appear in small groups. Four subtypes of standard frostbite spiders exist, each with different amounts of health.

Wounded Frostbite SpiderEdit
A single wounded frostbite spider appears in Bleak Falls Barrow. Its size and abilities are both slightly less than those of giant frostbite spiders. Another one can be found in Ysgramor's Tomb (not always and not on the "Novice" difficulty), along with one in Dimhollow Crypt once Dawnguard is installed. They have also appeared upon fast traveling to Riverwood on very rare occasions.

Giant Frostbite SpiderEdit
Giant frostbite spiders are a considerably larger, more fearsome breed of frostbite spider. Standing slightly taller than the Last Dragonborn, they are usually found in caves. While giant frostbite spiders do not live together, they are often accompanied by several minor frostbite spiders. When the Dragonbornreaches higher levels (around level 40), they become more common inside dungeons especially those occupied by witches and hagravens, and it's not impossible to find two in the same room. Ironically, giant frostbite spiders don't become more common inside spider nests. Two subtypes exist, with differing amounts of health.

LisEdit
Lis is a somewhat domesticated spider kept by Gabriella in the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary. She is friendly and will not attack Dark Brotherhood members unless provoked or if the Dragonborn chooses to destroy the Dark Brotherhood. If Lis is killed or attacked in any way by theDragonborn, it counts as attacking a Dark Brotherhood member and the Dragonborn must pay a fine.