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Wall Spider is Watching You Pee
I hate this time of year. Haaaaate this time of year.
For starters, allergies. For two, the sun is shinier and hates us, my Precious. And third, SPIDERS INVADE. Some wolf spiders, some brown recluses, a sprinkle of this and that and the other.. Don't care. It's a fucking spider.
Was gettin' nekkid, clothes strewn about with glee to enjoy a long hot shower, but suddenly noticed this 10d8 hit point monstrocity hanging out on the wall near the ceiling inside the showering vicinity of the bathroom. As you can see I tried to tame it with a pencil eraser (which IS there to both threaten this beast as well as show size reference). I wasn't even close so the eraser looks larger than it should be because this quarter-dollar sized Elite Boss Critter had already proven that he could scream across any surface at mach 2 (which is like Warp Factor 8.2 in spider time). Last thing I needed was this mutant arachnid to trail down the length of the pencil and drill into the flesh of my arm fangs first almost instantly, only to have it make it's way towards my spine/brain case and possess me into a screaming rabid rampage with its massive mind controlling pedipalps days before laying it's eggs in the meatier part of my cerebrum, eventually exiting loudly and dramatically through my chest leaving it's young to hatch and devour me from the inside out...
Oh yes.. I saw it all in it's beady lil' eyes.. Fucking spiders....
=-(
For starters, allergies. For two, the sun is shinier and hates us, my Precious. And third, SPIDERS INVADE. Some wolf spiders, some brown recluses, a sprinkle of this and that and the other.. Don't care. It's a fucking spider.
Was gettin' nekkid, clothes strewn about with glee to enjoy a long hot shower, but suddenly noticed this 10d8 hit point monstrocity hanging out on the wall near the ceiling inside the showering vicinity of the bathroom. As you can see I tried to tame it with a pencil eraser (which IS there to both threaten this beast as well as show size reference). I wasn't even close so the eraser looks larger than it should be because this quarter-dollar sized Elite Boss Critter had already proven that he could scream across any surface at mach 2 (which is like Warp Factor 8.2 in spider time). Last thing I needed was this mutant arachnid to trail down the length of the pencil and drill into the flesh of my arm fangs first almost instantly, only to have it make it's way towards my spine/brain case and possess me into a screaming rabid rampage with its massive mind controlling pedipalps days before laying it's eggs in the meatier part of my cerebrum, eventually exiting loudly and dramatically through my chest leaving it's young to hatch and devour me from the inside out...
Oh yes.. I saw it all in it's beady lil' eyes.. Fucking spiders....
=-(
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Actually, quite a few species will defend their egg sac quite ferociously.
Some also carry the spiderlings for a while once they are hatched, while others just move on.
And yes, they're predators. Who hunts prey roughly their size. Most of them don't bother humans unless you try to squash them or mess with their egg sac.
Unlike parasites who just love hosts much, much larger than they are. Like lice, fleas, mosquitoes to mention a few...
If nothing else, I like spiders because they eat the damn flies and mosquitoes.
Some also carry the spiderlings for a while once they are hatched, while others just move on.
And yes, they're predators. Who hunts prey roughly their size. Most of them don't bother humans unless you try to squash them or mess with their egg sac.
Unlike parasites who just love hosts much, much larger than they are. Like lice, fleas, mosquitoes to mention a few...
If nothing else, I like spiders because they eat the damn flies and mosquitoes.
Urrrgh.... Spiders... x___X I'm a severe arachnophobic. I cannot even get close to one of those eight legged creepy-crawlies. I give you kudos for even daring to tame it, especially with a pencil. D: And your story... -shudders- Scary. But! It made me laugh. XD <3 So its all good.
Yep. If you get the spider in question directly it will usually affect them. However, those not hit directly often survive fine, unlike many insects who are killed by the lingering toxics.
Speaking of which, if you have kids (especially crawling stage or younger) or pets I'd definitely recommend glue traps rather than chemicals. Some of those pesticides are quite nasty and tend to linger besides.
I don't think they're actually lethal except in high doses but they might make a child or pet ill.
Speaking of which, if you have kids (especially crawling stage or younger) or pets I'd definitely recommend glue traps rather than chemicals. Some of those pesticides are quite nasty and tend to linger besides.
I don't think they're actually lethal except in high doses but they might make a child or pet ill.
Well, if you'd checked the second link you'd know that the fiddleback shape isn't a good way to identify a brown recluse...
A moot point since you squished it anyway, true, but I'd suggest giving this part a look, so that if you are ever bitten by a brown recluse, make damn sure the doctor doesn't give you antibiotics to treat it, since that won't work on a real recluse bite.
You should of course disinfect the punctures, like any wound, to prevent infection from dirt and germs though, but for treating the venom you need something else.
A moot point since you squished it anyway, true, but I'd suggest giving this part a look, so that if you are ever bitten by a brown recluse, make damn sure the doctor doesn't give you antibiotics to treat it, since that won't work on a real recluse bite.
You should of course disinfect the punctures, like any wound, to prevent infection from dirt and germs though, but for treating the venom you need something else.
Aw, that little guy won't do any harm (Snapai is right about the gender btw). Actually, I don't think he can harm you. Doesn't look like one of those with a powerful enough venom to harm humans.
The story about his plans was pretty amusing though, assuming you didn't actually mean it seriously. ;)
The story about his plans was pretty amusing though, assuming you didn't actually mean it seriously. ;)
Well, it might not be a consolation, but house spiders, especially the giant house spider, is both harmless to humans and a natural enemy of the hobo spider (one of the medically significant spiders).
So if you have a giant house spider or spiders in your house, there's a good chance that you don't have a hobo spiders. :)
So if you have a giant house spider or spiders in your house, there's a good chance that you don't have a hobo spiders. :)
10d8 hp! get your party and kill that guy, level up and take favored enemy spiders, never worry about it again. XD
The only thing that really bothers me about spiders is when they get on me and I didn't notice. One minute your drawing and the next you look down at your shoulder and an eight legged hitchhiker's moved in to say hello. I still try to shoo them out the door when I can, makes me feel better about it :D
The only thing that really bothers me about spiders is when they get on me and I didn't notice. One minute your drawing and the next you look down at your shoulder and an eight legged hitchhiker's moved in to say hello. I still try to shoo them out the door when I can, makes me feel better about it :D
I have to disagree that it looks like a hobo spider.
Also, see this part about spider bites. If it was an infection it was likely caused by dirt or germs coming into the punctures afterwards. If it was treatable with antibiotics the cause was likely not a spider bite, since antibiotics doesn't work on a spider bite.
Unfortunately, many doctors doesn't know this.
Also, see this part about spider bites. If it was an infection it was likely caused by dirt or germs coming into the punctures afterwards. If it was treatable with antibiotics the cause was likely not a spider bite, since antibiotics doesn't work on a spider bite.
Unfortunately, many doctors doesn't know this.
Aw, but spiders doesn't want to bite you. They like prey that's roughly their own size or smaller. Humans are too big.
The only time they try to bite us is when we deliberately or accidentally try to squash them.
Heck, bees and wasps are more dangerous. So is crossing a moderately trafficked street.
I can understand if you think spiders are creepy, but as a former arachnophobe myself I really recommend that you read upon which spiders you should be wary of and where they can be found.
Ignorance is a greater danger than any real threat.
Here is a start.
The only time they try to bite us is when we deliberately or accidentally try to squash them.
Heck, bees and wasps are more dangerous. So is crossing a moderately trafficked street.
I can understand if you think spiders are creepy, but as a former arachnophobe myself I really recommend that you read upon which spiders you should be wary of and where they can be found.
Ignorance is a greater danger than any real threat.
Here is a start.
I appreciate the comment, however I never squish the spiders I find. I respect the fact they dont want to eat me, but that does not retract from my fear of them. My general spider tactic is to Trap it under a glass then get my husband to put it outside where it can gnosh on some mosquito's and other tasty flying tidbits. As for researching and knowing which spiders I should be afraid of, I dont stick around long enough to identify them and will probably never be able to read about them or look at pictures of them to be able to do so. I quite literally break into tears and start to shake and have for years. I know the basics like the fiddlehead, Black widow (we had a small infestation of those in my house when growing up) and of course the wolf spider, but those I can identify from a distance.
Once again, the comment is appreciated, but wont really change my opinion that while they arent here to hurt me, the fact still remains that they are in my home and would be happier outside where they can eat bugs rather then pocket lint.
Once again, the comment is appreciated, but wont really change my opinion that while they arent here to hurt me, the fact still remains that they are in my home and would be happier outside where they can eat bugs rather then pocket lint.
But they are eating bugs. Really.
They're predators and insects is their main source of food (other spiders sometimes get eaten too). So if you see them in your house, it pretty much means there are bugs there to eat.
Exceptions might occur in the autumn when many of them have their breeding season and males (in particular) might wander inside.
However your method of dealing with them is a good one, and I appreciate that the information is unlikely to change your view.
The link is pretty harmless though. There's two pictures of a drawn, green spider on the page.
Some of the links on that page do contain pictures though.
Also, glue traps is a pretty good way to deal with spiders without having to get near them.
Be aware that the link does contain photos of spiders.
They're predators and insects is their main source of food (other spiders sometimes get eaten too). So if you see them in your house, it pretty much means there are bugs there to eat.
Exceptions might occur in the autumn when many of them have their breeding season and males (in particular) might wander inside.
However your method of dealing with them is a good one, and I appreciate that the information is unlikely to change your view.
The link is pretty harmless though. There's two pictures of a drawn, green spider on the page.
Some of the links on that page do contain pictures though.
Also, glue traps is a pretty good way to deal with spiders without having to get near them.
Be aware that the link does contain photos of spiders.
And nacho chips. We found a big ass spider in a bowl of nacho chips. my husband put it down for about 5 minutes and when he picked it up again BAM, Big 'ole spider guy eyeing him up and asking for dip. After chasing me around the house with the bowl for a few minutes the spider with his chip bounty were released outside.
Irrational fears are wonderful, however they are hard to get rid of and Mine will probably never go away. I can stand little bugs and happily suck them up into the Vac. cleaner. And I can appreciate the spider wanting to help me by devouring their little buggy souls, however, I am terrified of them and would prefer they take up residence in teh tree outside or the grass rather then my sock drawer or Chip bowls :D
Dont think I could do a glue trap, wouldnt that hurt them?
Thankyou for the links :D
Irrational fears are wonderful, however they are hard to get rid of and Mine will probably never go away. I can stand little bugs and happily suck them up into the Vac. cleaner. And I can appreciate the spider wanting to help me by devouring their little buggy souls, however, I am terrified of them and would prefer they take up residence in teh tree outside or the grass rather then my sock drawer or Chip bowls :D
Dont think I could do a glue trap, wouldnt that hurt them?
Thankyou for the links :D
It looks like some type of agelenopsis (grass spider). The large pedipalps denote that this is probably a male.
They can move at some pretty impressive speeds, can't they? The ones we have here in the midwest like to use some type of teleportation to drag their prey into their lair when they catch things in their web.
Also, brown recluses are chumps. I have some cousins living in the ozarks and whenever I visit them I hunt them down and smash/torch as many as I can find.
Just be glad you didn't have one of these guys on your wall - they're big.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argiope_aurantia
They can move at some pretty impressive speeds, can't they? The ones we have here in the midwest like to use some type of teleportation to drag their prey into their lair when they catch things in their web.
Also, brown recluses are chumps. I have some cousins living in the ozarks and whenever I visit them I hunt them down and smash/torch as many as I can find.
Just be glad you didn't have one of these guys on your wall - they're big.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argiope_aurantia
Had one drop down on a web thing right in front of my face at work tonight.
Ugh, killed it by trapping it in a clear container and filling said container with various things I found around the office. Hand sanitizer, air freshener, window cleaner, water, so on and so forth.
Left the container on the corner of my desk for a good 30 minutes as a warning to all other spiders that I was not to be fucked with. XD
Ugh, killed it by trapping it in a clear container and filling said container with various things I found around the office. Hand sanitizer, air freshener, window cleaner, water, so on and so forth.
Left the container on the corner of my desk for a good 30 minutes as a warning to all other spiders that I was not to be fucked with. XD
What about social spiders? In the Amazon they have this species that people take in their house as a natural pest control.
There is even this professor that had an entire ecosystem engineered in and around his house with all kinds of predator animals ranging from frogs and lizards to ants and spiders. The only problem was that is was so effective he had to start to feed to ones indoor and on the house walls.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anelosimus
http://www.pesticide.org/spiders.html
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/pestcontrol
There is even this professor that had an entire ecosystem engineered in and around his house with all kinds of predator animals ranging from frogs and lizards to ants and spiders. The only problem was that is was so effective he had to start to feed to ones indoor and on the house walls.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anelosimus
http://www.pesticide.org/spiders.html
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/pestcontrol
I'm right smack in the middle of hobo spider territory. I haven't had any problems in my current apartment, (though a funnel web did show up on my window- it's fine because it's across the room from my bed) but I've only been here since november. Currently bracing for invasion and hope none try to take up residence in my bed area. As long as they're good roommates (eg, stay out of my space), I'm usually fine with them. Keeps any colonies from stealing the food!
This deviation is probably both the most hilarious and enlightening one I've seen in a long time. XD
This deviation is probably both the most hilarious and enlightening one I've seen in a long time. XD
There was this one time I was already in the shower, happened to look up at the ceiling, and saw this BIG BLACK THING with a brownish backside tucked into the edge between the wall and the ceiling right above my head. I practically fell out of the shower, tripping over the edge of the tub and screaming. D: It was also like 2am. The bathroom is right next to my parents' bedroom, and the screaming didn't even wake up. MEH.
But when I looked in again after I'd calmed down, it was gone, as if he'd fallen down into the tub and down the drain as I was stumbling out, so after several minutes I gathered the courage to... well, turn the water off. SHOWER'S OVER. 8|
I can't stand spiders, though the only poisonous ones in my area that I last heard about are black widows and they're kinda uncommon where I'm at. I'm not even about to look into it more as even photos freak me out. I can't even look at this one. >< I was just curious to see the description.
But when I looked in again after I'd calmed down, it was gone, as if he'd fallen down into the tub and down the drain as I was stumbling out, so after several minutes I gathered the courage to... well, turn the water off. SHOWER'S OVER. 8|
I can't stand spiders, though the only poisonous ones in my area that I last heard about are black widows and they're kinda uncommon where I'm at. I'm not even about to look into it more as even photos freak me out. I can't even look at this one. >< I was just curious to see the description.
I dont mind spiders if they are away from me. Last fall i moved into a house and was taking down these old thermal curtains and I had my face close to them and all of the sudden a big ass hairy spider popped out from behind them T_T I remember poking around the curtains with a broom stick and a can of raid.
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