After paralyzing its prey, some spiders may wrap it up in silk to make it easier to transport back to the nest. ... Most spiders don't eat their prey whole; instead, they expel digestive enzymes onto or into the animal to liquefy it.

What is it called when a spider wraps its prey?

The net-casting spider balances the two methods of running and web spinning in its feeding habits. This spider weaves a small net which it attaches to its front legs. It then lurks in wait for potential prey and, when such prey arrives, lunges forward to wrap its victim in the net, bite and paralyze it.

What do spiders do to their prey?

As a first step in eating, the spider will literally vomit digestive fluid over the prey. Then the prey is chewed with the "jaws" (chelicerae), and the fluid is sucked back into the mouth together with some liquefied "meat" from the prey.