On levels such as "Flies and Spiders" and "The Gathering of the Clouds", where there are a large amount of venomous spiders, you need to know what to do in the case that you run into them. Most spiders are classified by their color. Black spiders are not venomous, but can kill you if you don't attack back. Green spiders are mildly venomous, and you will have to take an antidote potion or you will die. Red spiders are extremely venomous, and will kill you in a very few seconds if antidotes are not taken. However, there is a simple and effective method of eliminating all three types. Instead of hacking at them with Sting (your sword), swipe at them with your walking stick. The stick has a better damage range than the short, stubby sword, and more spiders can be knocked away at once. If all else fails, however, use the Ring to get past the arachnids.