how can spiders walk on the ceiling and not fall off?

Answer 1

They have small claws that sticks at the wall, so they can walk upside down..
John

Answer 2

For the same reason that Wiley Coyote can run off a cliff and not start to fall until he realises that there is nothing beneath him. The spider is so intent on what it is doing, and on co-ordinating those eight legs with a brain the size of a pinhead, that it doesn't notice it has left the wall, and is now walking on the ceiling. Next time you see one doing this, try shouting at it "Hey you, spider - you're on the ceiling!". I predict that when it's attention is drawn to its situation, it will fall off the ceiling.

Answer 3

Spiders use somewhat hairs which combine with the atoms on the floor which makes them stay on the wall or roof it truly is called van der waals yet tarantulas produce an adhesive like a glue which makes them follow and climb walls

Answer 4

If you've seen Spiderman 1, you notice during one scene it shows small things that look kinda like hair which is what makes Peter climb walls. Same concept with regular spiders.

Answer 5

Look
miss_nursie
If they have little cups on there feet why hang about on the ceiling
When they could lower themselves down to my cuppa
Then pinch all my TEA
to drink

Answer 6

They have all been trained to walk up walls and walk on ceilings.

Answer 7

microscopic barbed hairs(looks like fish hooks) on the tips of their legs. If you've watch the movie spiderman you'll get an idea of what they look like.

Answer 8

spiders feet have llittle barbed hairs that only point in one direction so they can scale walls think spiderman when he first climbsthe wall.

Answer 9

at the end of their legs they have three claws used for gripping tiny things; the same claws they use to tip toe across their web and not get stuck.

Answer 10

They wear magnetic work-boots as part of health & safety regulations