 During the winter, these spiders hibernate in their burrows.They are a nocturnal species and generally lurk at the mouths of their burrows waiting for prey, so people are unlikely to encounter them.Unlike the Salticidae (jumping spiders), which may exhibit curiosity about humans and may be content to wander around on one's hand, the Lycosidae (wolf spiders) have a very strong tendency to flee at the approach of any large animal.