Details of Spider-silk Wrapping (IMAGE) University of Kansas Caption Researchers conclude the narrow angles by which the filaments often branch from each other and the absence of sticky glue droplets indicate the tick is wrapped in spider silk. Credit University of Kansas Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.