LifestyleSpidersProfessor James Logan has finally settled one of the internet's creepiest myths, revealing whether we really swallow spiders in our sleep every year13:39, 22 Jul 2026Spiders have a reputation that far outweighs the threat most of them pose, and it’s helped fuel a web of myths that refuse to die. From exaggerated fears about poisonous bites to tall tales about infestations and “signs” of bad luck, these everyday arachnids have become the subject of countless creepy claims that spread far faster than the creatures themselves.‌One of the creepiest stories of all is the idea that spiders crawl into your mouth at night. But is this actually true? Thankfully, an expert has decided to clear up this myth once and for all.‌Professor James Logan appeared on This Morning to answer some of the most common questions people have about the eight-legged creatures.‌And as for you accidentally swallowing them at night, Professor Logan explained there is little truth behind the claim. He said: "I heard that so much growing up. You know, spiders crawl across your face, in your mouth and you swallow them and all that kind of stuff.""It's not true. Maybe occasionally it might happen on a very rare occasion. Why would they want to go near your mouth? It doesn't make any sense."Content cannot be displayed without consent‌The expert explained that if you're snoring or breathing heavily during sleep, it's even less likely a spider would venture anywhere near you.He added: "If you're snoring heavily and breathing, it's just going to put them off. Actually, they're going to avoid you."The professor also addressed worries about dangerous spiders in the UK, reassuring viewers that while virtually every spider is capable of biting, the vast majority can't even break through human skin.‌"Pretty much every spider can bite, but most spiders can't penetrate our skin," he said."Most spiders would never want to bite us because why would they? We're nothing to them. They'd want to avoid us more than anything."He explained that the handful of spiders capable of biting humans typically only do so when they feel under threat.Article continues belowProfessor Logan recounted his own experience of being bitten after accidentally trapping a spider between his gardening glove and his hand.He said: "It did hurt. Compared to maybe a bee sting - something like that. It's not too bad."So there you have it – spiders definitely aren't as scary as their reputation suggests! So there's no need to be afraid of them.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Spiders