Editing Springin' Spiders

{{DKC level infobox

|image=[[File:Springin Spider SNES.png]]

|track=Treetop Tumble

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|after3=[[Riverside Race|>>]]

'''Springin' Spiders''' is the ninth [[level]] of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and the fourth level of [[Kremwood Forest]]. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Springin' Spiders switched positions with [[Barrel Shield Bust-Up]], making it the first level of Kremwood Forest and the sixth level overall. Similar to Barrel Shield Bust-Up, [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] must travel to the top of two large hollow trees parallel to each other, although the trees in Springin' Spiders appear to be gray and aging. Instead of using [[rope]]s to climb up the trees, the [[Kong]]s must stand on numerous [[Nid]]s throughout. After the letter K, the Kongs can optionally fall between two branches to land into an [[Animal Barrel]] and transform into [[Squawks]]. They can continue as Squawks until crossing a [[No Animal Sign]] about halfway into the level. Squawks can spit coconuts at the green Buzzes along the way, continue up the level without the aid of Nids, and enter a [[Bonus Level]].

The level begins with the Kongs inside of the first tree, which a hole can be found in that they can walk through to reach the tree's branch. This branch, along with the one from the neighboring tree, can be used as a bridge to reach the next tree. A Nid is located on the branches that can aid the primates in reaching some [[banana]]s and a [[DK Barrel]]. When the Kongs enter the second tree, they are greeted by a Nid that can lift them onto a protruding piece of wood in the same tree. They must climb a few more of these wooden platforms, while dodging a Bristles and a red Buzz, in order to access a passage leading back outside between the two trees, where another Nid can be found. This creature can send them upwards onto a set of branches that lead to another passage that they can take to gain entrance back into to the second tree. Here, there are some wooden platforms protruding from the ground that the heroes can use to climb. On the third platform, they can find a [[barrel]] and a Nid that can bounce them higher onto two wooden platforms with a green Buzz between them. If they climb a little higher from here, they make their way through a hole in a wooden structure that blocks most of their path. A Nid bounces from left to right in this area that can be used to reach a higher structure with the [[KONG Letters|letter K]] above it.

In the area below the enemy, the first Bonus Barrel in the level is located. The letter O is also placed into the air above one of the branches, which are followed by a passage that takes the apes into the second tree, where they can find a Nid that they are able to use in order to bounce onto a wooden platform found above a green Buzz. Another Nid stands on a protruding platform above this. The creature can help them reach some higher platforms that they must use in order to reach a [[No Animal Sign]] and a passage leading outside between the two trees. If the Kongs have turned into Squawks, they transform back into their normal selves and earn a [[bear coin]] when they pass the No Animal Sign. On the branches ahead of the sign outside of the trees, the primates can find a wall of green Buzzes in their way, who can be bounced over with the help of a nearby Nid. An opening leading into the first tree is on the other side of the wasp-like foes, and it contains a Nid and a green Buzz that hovers near it. The apes are able to use the Nid to reach a higher, wooden platform with another Nid on it, who they must use to bounce them past a Buzz and onto some higher platforms. A Nid stands on one of the platforms that can raise the Kongs under a red Buzz and to a small platform protruding from the interior of the tree. If they climb slightly higher from here, they reach a solid, wooden platform with an additional Nid on it, who can send them above two red Buzzes and up to a platform with the level's [[Star Barrel]] on it.

To the right of the barrel, the Kongs can spot a hole that they can travel through to progress out of the tree and onto some branches between the first and second tree. Here, they find a red Buzz and a Nid that can bounce them over the foe towards a hidden bear coin and a Banana Bunch. If they walk through a passage to the right of the Nid, they gain access to the second tree, which is full of wooden platforms for them to climb. The third platform holds a DK Barrel and is followed by several other protruding, wooden platforms. A Nid stands on one of the platforms, and it can send the heroes up to a hole in an area of the tree's interior. However, if they do not jump through the hole fast enough, they are sent into a green Buzz that waits next to it in a corner. On the top part of the hole, the apes can discover another Nid that is able to lift them upwards to a red Buzz that guards the second tree's exit. If they walk through it, they access the area between the level's two trees again, where they can find a small gap between the branches. Green Buzzes surround that small opening, which the Kongs can continue through to reach a lower area with a Nid and a hidden [[Green Balloon]]. They are able to exit the lower area by using the nearby Nid, who can send them back to the higher branches.  

[[File:SpringinSpidersSNES2.png|thumb|left|The Kongs spot a TNT Barrel on the other side of a wall.]]

If they head west from here, they travel through a small opening the leads into the first tree, where there is a hole in the ground. Under the hole, they can find an [[Blast Barrel|Auto-Fire Barrel]] that is surrounded by bananas. If they drop into the hole, they are able to collect the items and then reach the higher floor with the Auto-Fire Barrel. They can find some platforms protruding from the walls of the tree's interior above them from here, and after climbing a few of them, they reach a Nid who can lift them to some higher platforms. As these are climbed, the primates approach a passage (which is absent in the game's original version) leading outside of the tree, where a [[Koin]] and a [[TNT Barrel]] stand on branches. The TNT Barrel can bust a hole into the side of the neighboring tree, where a [[Iron Barrel|Steel Barrel]], used to defeat the [[Kremling]], sits. They cannot reach the previously-made opening from where the barrel sits, so they must drop down and continue back to the Koin from where the most recent red Buzz floats. If the apes proceed up the platforms in the first tree found to the left of the area with the Koin, they make their way to an opening in the left side of the tree near the edge of the screen.

A DK Barrel also hovers over the highest of the branches, which is followed by an additional passage with the interior of the first tree on the other side of it. Here, the primates meet a Nid who can send them straight into the air up to a red Buzz and a few platforms. A green Buzz hovers between the platforms, one of which that supports a Nid that can bounce the Kongs to some higher platforms that are guarded by a single green Buzz. A passage leading outside of the first tree and towards a bridge of branches that hold Kiddy and Dixie as they head to the second tree is present in this area. As they cross the branches, a Swoopy dives into the first tree. With their [[team up]] move, they can reach the bird, who is able to assist them in reaching a hidden branch with the letter G above it. They can optionally grab the letter and then head into the second tree, where they can find a small gap that they can drop into to find a Bonus Barrel. A Nid stands near the gap, who has the ability to raise them onto a higher set of platforms that a red Buzz flies between. They can use a Nid waiting on one of the platform to be lifted to an additional red Buzz and a Nid on a small, protruding platform. This Nid can lift them to another red Buzz and a passage leading outside of the two trees. In this part of the level, the primates can find some branches that they can climb to discover another small opening in the side of the second tree. On the other side of the opening, they can find a small room with the [[Level Flag]] in it. Once they raise the flag, the level is completed.

==Enemies==

The following enemies appear in the following quantities, and enemies marked in '''bold''' make their level debut:

Bristles DKC3.png|'''[[Bristles]]''' (3)

Buzz DKC3 green.png|[[Buzz (enemy)|Buzz]] (green) (12)

Nid DKC3 purple.png|[[Nid]] (purple) (22)

Nid DKC3 yellow.png|Nid (yellow) (9)

Swoopy DKC3.png|'''[[Swoopy]]''' (1)

==Items and objects==

===K-O-N-G Letters===

[[File:Springin Spiders letter N.png|thumb|The location of the letter N]]

*'''K:''' After the first green Buzz, the Kongs must jump onto another Nid, which bounces them up to a hole in the tree. The letter K is to the right of the hole.

*'''O:''' The letter O can only be reached by Squawks. It is obscured by a tree branch to the upper-right of a Buzz blocking the way below to a Bonus Barrel.

**Shortly after the Koin, the Kongs can ride a Nid to the left of a red Buzz. The Nid at first bounces on a wood platform, then it bounces up to a higher area with a passage leading out the tree and toward the letter N. A Red Balloon is to the left of a long tree branch below the letter N.

**The other letter N is above the only red Knik-Knak in the level.

*'''G:''' Near the end of the level, the Kongs can jump on a Swoopy and have Kiddy throw Dixie on a branch to the upper-right with the letter G.

{{multiframe|[[File:Springin Spiders DKC3 Koin.png|200px]] [[File:Springin' Spiders GBA Koin.png|200px]]|size=420|The location of Koin in the original and Game Boy Advance versions (left and right, respectively)}}

Finding the [[Koin]] requires Kiddy to be in the lead. When the Kongs reach the third Nid after the Star Barrel, they must go on it. When the Nid is at the peak of its jump, Kiddy must use [[team up]], then jump off the Nid, and throw Dixie to the upper left to land on a platform with a Steel Barrel. To the upper-left, there is a hole in the side of the tree, and a Koin is standing on some branches with a TNT Barrel on the other side. The Kongs must throw the Steel Barrel into the hole for it to hit the side of the first tree to roll back and hit the Koin. Once Koin is defeated, it releases the [[DK Coin]], and Kiddy can perform team up move with Dixie again to go through the hole and access the area to claim it. With the nearby TNT Barrel, they can bust a hole in the side of the first tree to continue through the level. The Kongs cannot reach the Koin if they carry a TNT barrel to the left of the Koin's location in the first tree, as breaking a hole in the wall only works on the right side.

 

==Bonus Levels==

*'''''Grab 15 Bananas!''''': Some time after the letter K, the Kongs find the Animal Barrel of Squawks between two branches. Squawks must continue into the left tree and fly up a passage until reaching and area between the two trees with a green Buzz and the letter O. Squawks must spit a coconut to defeat the Buzz and fly below into a [[Bonus Barrel]]. In the [[Bonus Level]], Squawks has 45 seconds to collect 15 [[green banana]]s around two red Buzzes within a hollow tree. The bottom Buzz is moving horizontally and is just below a hole. The top Buzz does not move but the bananas usually appear around it. A [[Bonus Coin (Donkey Kong franchise)|Bonus Coin]] appears at the bottom of the area once every green banana is collected.

 

==Warp Barrel==

Kiddy should throw Dixie straight upwards after they enter the second tree for the first time to reach a hidden [[Warp Barrel]] that sends them to the Level Flag.

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Springin' Spiders O.png|The letter O

Springin Spiders DKC3 shot 2.png|The Kongs climb a tree

Springin Spiders Squawks screenshot.png|Squawks flies up a hollow tree

Springin Spiders DKC3 shot 3.png|A Nid lifts the Kongs to a higher area with a Steel Barrel and the Koin

Springin' Spiders G.png|The letter G

 

===Game Boy Advance===

Springin Spiders GBA first Bonus Barrel.png|Squawks spits a coconut at a green Buzz to open a path to the first Bonus Barrel

Springin Spiders DKC3 GBA.png|The Kongs sit on a purple Nid

Springin Spiders DKC3 GBA 2.png|The Kongs at the Level Flag

Springin' Spiders GBA Bonus Level 2.png|Collect the Stars!

</gallery>

{{foreign names

|Fre=Araignées Sauteuses

|FreM=Jumping Spiders

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[[Category:Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! levels]]