Spider

From KB Lexicon
 Spider
TypeInsect
SourceWhole spiders
ClassificationZoological Ingredients
Primary UsesFear, web, and paralysis-themed potions
Common PotionsNone listed
Alchemical PropertiesAssociated with webs, traps, and lurking fear
Magical EffectsNone alone
Hazard LevelLow
Shelf LifeDried or preserved
NotesSome students refuse to handle them even with tongs.




Spiders bring connotations of traps, patience, and creeping dread. In potions, they’re often used to accentuate effects of entanglement or fear. They are also common props in Halloween-themed lessons.