Spiders are spinning overtime here in eastern Australia.<br/> <br />The arachnids have cast eerie webs across vast areas that have been hit by floods.<br/> <br />Experts say the spiders may be trying to escape the deluge that has forced thousands of residents to evacuate.<br/> <br />The behavior is called 'ballooning', and officials say it's typical after floods.<br/> <br />Sydney's Taronga Zoo says Australia's spider population is even believed to have shot up during the spell of wet weather.<br/> <br />But for humans, the situation is becoming even more dire.<br/> <br />The country's Bureau of Meteorology said more heavy rain is forecast over the next 24 hours in southeastern New South Wales, Victoria and southern Queensland.<br/> <br />Travis Brecher, Reuters
