Anyone know what kind of Spider this is?

[Rubius-sama]

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5851/spiderump.png

I took this picture this morning before squashing it. It's a baby spider measuring half an inch.

Two weeks ago I was bitten during sleep on my hand. The pain wasn't really bad, just annoying... but I'm curious to know if this was the fucker (or one of its kin) behind the bite. Why would you even THINK of biting me?! You know I'll find you and fuck you up.

So anyone got any clues?

[Pwincess]

Try to control yourself there!! @___@ All I know is that it's an UGLY looking spider! I can't believe you were brave enough to take a picture. I had to struggle to even click into this topic!!!!!!!

[Leviathan]

Bad news: It's a radioactive spider.

Good news: You're going to become Spiderman.

I don't know what it is, looks neat though.

[trypticon]

If you were bitten, you probably either rolled over onto the offending spide, or you were trying to brush it away, and succeeded in scaring it.

In answer to the idea that this is the spide that chowed upon you, it may be, if you like, found it in a web over or around your bedding. Otherwise, it's spider season, so get used to seeing them.

If you didn't have any major reaction to the bite, you don't have to worry about this one. It looks like a garden spider of some variety to me.

[Waki Miko Syamemaru!]

Nah I don't think that sucker is dangerous at all. Odd how a picture of a soon to be dead spider made me grab my slipper. Yea, I got arachnophobia. I freaking hate those 8-legged hell spawn.

[Volcompat321]

Look like him? If so, they call it Steadota...common in southern states, This guy was taken pics of this spider in his house in Tampa, Florida
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[Rubius-sama]

Look like him? If so, they call it Steadota...common in southern states, This guy was taken pics of this spider in his house in Tampa, Florida


Thanks, that helped quite a bit.

The markings are strikingly similar, so I did a search on google and found this pic, along with a description.

[Spoiler-box]http://www.spiderzrule.com/spiders063/166_small.jpg
from Dr. John A. Jackman, Professor and Extension Entomologist, Department of Entomology: "That is a cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae. The genus on that one is probably Steatoda. They are common in homes and are considered harmless to humans. See: http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/l-1787.html "[/spoiler-box]

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http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spider-hell.jpg

At least your spiders don't look like this. :lol:

[Volcompat321]

Thanks, that helped quite a bit.

The markings are strikingly similar, so I did a search on google and found this pic, along with a description.

[Spoiler-box]http://www.spiderzrule.com/spiders063/166_small.jpg
from Dr. John A. Jackman, Professor and Extension Entomologist, Department of Entomology: "That is a cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae. The genus on that one is probably Steatoda. They are common in homes and are considered harmless to humans. See: http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/l-1787.html "[/spoiler-box]

So I'm guessing you live in the southern unites states then?
I'm glad that helped, I live in Florida, and seen some weird looking spiders.


http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spider-hell.jpg

At least your spiders don't look like this. :lol:

WOW....My dog actually ate a momma spider with literally what seemed to be millions of babies. It was just a wolf spider and couldn't hard humans or dogs thank god. It definetly wasn't as bad or big as that guy...holy shit.

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:lol: ^

[Outrider]

http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spider-hell.jpg

At least your spiders don't look like this. :lol:

Well, I guess it was time for me to give up sleeping anyway.

[astuarlen]

http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spider-hell.jpg

At least your spiders don't look like this. :lol:

For the good of all mankind, I'm just gonna go ahead and call this one a Shop. True or not, it's better than living in a world where such beasts multiply unchecked.
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[Vanzazikon]

http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spider-hell.jpg

At least your spiders don't look like this. :lol:I actually imagined sticking my hand in there.

[Leviathan]

This has inspired me to make a thread...

[Rubius-sama]

So I'm guessing you live in the southern unites states then?
I'm glad that helped, I live in Florida, and seen some weird looking spiders.


Actually I live in Ontario which is why I was surprised because I've never seen this kind of spider before, ever. I have seen a female Black Widow which lived outside my kitchen window when I lived in Ottawa. We didn't kill it because it caught/killed a lot of pesky insects, and never left its web.

Maybe there's a small number of Steadota in the east coast of Canada too.


http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spider-hell.jpg

At least your spiders don't look like this. :lol:

Is that shopped? If not, holy batshit O_O; I think we'll need to call in Cloud Strife to handle this one!

[Delete]

I thought this was kinda amazing. This is real, I seen this on some show before.

http://webecoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/worlds-largest-spider-web.jpg

I dare anyone to walk through there at night, wearing only slippers XD.

[zandra117]

http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2009/5/5/633771442402583735-australia.jpg



I thought this was kinda amazing. This is real, I seen this on some show before.

http://webecoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/worlds-largest-spider-web.jpg

I dare anyone to walk through there at night, wearing only slippers XD.
Give me a flamethrower and I'll do it.

[Freeze]

http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2009/5/5/633771442402583735-australia.jpg

Now that.... is funny.

[CelestialBlade]

Oh god why did I click on this topic o_______o;; EVERY SPIDER EVER CREATED CAN COLLECTIVELY DIE IN A FIRE. *arms flamethrower*

I cannot stand spiders, even the little ones, but I think scorpions are cute. Some arachnophobic I am.

[Sekani]

http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spider-hell.jpg

At least your spiders don't look like this. :lol:

FUCK. THAT.

[Vanzazikon]

FUCK. THAT.I guess I'm not the only one thinking of sticking body parts in there. :wacko:

[stukasa]

I feel like scratching my skin off after reading this thread. >_>;

*runs*

[jShazBot]

http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spider-hell.jpg

At least your spiders don't look like this. :lol:

JESUS FUCKING CHRIST I HATE SPIDERS.

Rubius, you should've of burnt it to death rather than giving him a quick, painless squash.

[Delete]

I guess I'm not the only one thinking of sticking body parts in there. :wacko:

Omg, :lol:

[Ezodagrom]

http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spider-hell.jpg

At least your spiders don't look like this. :lol:
Checking this photo just before I was going to sleep...wasn't a good idea @_@...

[AlexCraig]

Meh, seen that pic before. A bit creepy, but when you've seen it a dozen times, you immunize yourself to it.

[SStrikerR]

Doesn't really bother me, even though I hate spiders. If I see one in real life, however...it will be a different story.

[ChronoTrigga]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3224625912_23ed5417fd_o.jpg
http://asia.cnet.com/i/r/2005/dc/39294428/im_so_cute_sc.jpg
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7223/snn1921a682534283a.jpg
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8636/wolf20spider20and20babi.jpg

[Powder Keg]

Aiieeee Spiders!

But honestly, the cool thing about them is that they get rid of whatever other bugs are floating around the area.

I still get rid of them if I find them though, I don't like the idea of trying to sleep if one is nearby.


and lol @ the health bar pic

[Blitzkommando]

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Be glad you don't live in Australia. And, yes, that is a Golden Orb Spider (some variant of it anyway, there are several species) and... yes that is really what they eat occasionally. Look it up if you don't believe it.

Thankfully, I rather like spiders. But, then, I hate the insects they eat so that may very well be part of it.

[SStrikerR]

I've seen that picture before, but still....damn those things are HUGE!


http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4476/aragog1ro2.jpg

[Vanzazikon]

Goliath bird eating Tarantula:

http://bored-night.com/pics/Goliath%20bird%20eating%20spider/goliathbirdeating-spider003.jpg

That's so awesome. :wacko:

[Zorafim]

I never understood arachnophobia. Yes, I have a healthy respect for spiders. I keep my distance if they keep theirs. But fear? Why would I? I know what those things eat. They can keep a residence in my household any day of the year as long as they take care of their own food problems.

Of course, once they start eating things larger than my thumb, I'm going to have to call it. There's no reason for an arthropod to eat something more complex than itself.

[Puppet_Papaya]

http://www.breakitdownblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/spider-hell.jpg

At least your spiders don't look like this. :lol:

Where on Earth (or space?) is this spider from? My girlfriend is freaking and can't go on living until she knows this thing can never find her.

[Nai_Calus]

Oh FUCK THIS THREAD WHY DID I COME IN HERE GAH

Hi, Lolth. How's it hangin'?

[CelestialBlade]

This thread can burn in a big huge fire ;_;

[Unit D79]

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look in there... i dare you... you know you want to...

[TheOneHero]

Spider Bite: It turns your thumb into a spider carapace.

[goldbrease]

ive seen a spider like op's. however it was smaller, instead of gold markings it had bright orange, and was crawling outside my driver door gah!
I used to have no fear of spiders... till i had a nightmare about being attack by them, and woke up stareing at a spider starting at me while standing on the pillow next to me. ow man did i freak out.

[Sexy_Raine]

TC, it's a recluse spider, and you're done for.

Nah, I don't what it is. Just be careful if you come across one, as you don't know what it may carry. I don't mess with spiders for this reason, and glad I rarely see them.