What to do!!! D=

[AlexoftheAura]

I don't get it, I'll happily hold a 10 foot python but I'll **** myself at the sight of a spider the the size of this O, what's wrong with me?

 

[Eyada]

Am I the only one who lifted their (bare) feet up off the ground and did a quick 360-degree scan of the floor while looking at the pictures of those spiders?

You know, just to be safe.

 

[AlexoftheAura]

You're not

 

[Nysyarc]

Am I the only one who lifted their (bare) feet up off the ground and did a quick 360-degree scan of the floor while looking at the pictures of those spiders?

You know, just to be safe.

May wanna check the ceiling right above your head too, oh and that itchy spot on the back of your neck.

You know, just to be safe

 

[Dark 3nergy]

also internet before you go saying that those spiders are scary

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nephila_pilipes

this spider can be as big/long as your hand. And it can catch and eat small birds in his web!

 

[Dr.Brawl]

I don't get it, I'll happily hold a 10 foot python but I'll **** myself at the sight of a spider the the size of this O, what's wrong with me?

Well you see humans have a genetic programed fear to be afraid of spiders, snakes, and hawks. Those three and not something like sharks, type of location though the evolution of man I guess. Spiders, because we didn't want to get stuck in there webs, as if we ate them they were poisonous, snakes because small mammals were a favorite meals of snakes, and hawks because we were easy to pick out of the tree line and light. Most people come over these fears, you don't see many people running away from a parrot in pet smart. We are exposed a good deal more to snakes and hawks than spiders, and we are taught that if we see a spider to kill, not to much with a snake. Most people also are not afarid to hold a snake due to the handler being their to watch over the snake.

 

[DarkAura]

SuSa have you killed it yet?

 

[Sosuke]

I have arachnophobia and my room is filled with ****ing spiders constantly. -_-

 

[Teran]

SuSa have you killed it yet?

I have a feeling he won't be posting in this thread again, or even looking at it.

 

[AlexoftheAura]

Well you see humans have a genetic programed fear to be afraid of spiders, snakes, and hawks. Those three and not something like sharks, type of location though the evolution of man I guess. Spiders, because we didn't want to get stuck in there webs, as if we ate them they were poisonous, snakes because small mammals were a favorite meals of snakes, and hawks because we were easy to pick out of the tree line and light. Most people come over these fears, you don't see many people running away from a parrot in pet smart. We are exposed a good deal more to snakes and hawks than spiders, and we are taught that if we see a spider to kill, not to much with a snake. Most people also are not afraid to hold a snake due to the handler being their to watch over the snake.

Scientific explanation for my quirks at its best, I like it.

 

[Technodeath]

what's funny is, when you sit in the back patio with a cattle prod and zap them

 

[Eyada]

oh and that itchy spot on the back of your neck.

Actually happened to me while I was driving.

It's the closest I've ever come to completely losing control of my bodily functions or suffering a serious automobile accident.

SuSa, is the spider a Western Spotted Orb Weaver by chance? They're pretty notorious for building their webs at human-face height in areas frequented by people.

 

[AlexoftheAura]

what's funny is, when you sit in the back patio with a cattle prod and zap them

This makes me want to buy a cattle prod.

 

[DarkAura]

I have a feeling he won't be posting in this thread again, or even looking at it.

true true

well he's either fainted at your photo's
fainted at the spider
failed to realize he would ask somebody else to kill it for him, unless he's home alone
failed at killing it
knocked it off it's web and is now frantically searching his backyard with his grandfathers hunting rifle that was conviently located right beside the spider web

 

[Prawn]

Waveshine spike it off the deck.

 

[Dracospawn]

Get A fly swatter and flip it up with it like a spatula flippin' a burger until you reach the door then smack it out.

 

[DarkAura]

BASEBALL BAT BASEBALL BAT BASEBALL BAT BASEBALL BAT!!!!!!!!

or... trap it in a container, make a bowl full of vinegar and drown it in vinegar... or water


vinegar for the awesome smell

 

[DtJ Glyphmoney]

But yah, no need to be scared of spiders. They can't hurt you and most don't bite at all. Daddy Longlegs are the only spiders with venom deadly enough to kill a human, but their fangs are so brittle that they can't even penetrate human skin.

Nah.

http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/spidermyth/myths/daddyvenom.html

 

[AlexoftheAura]

DarkAura, your post reminds me of the time my mom found a spider and sealed it in a tupperware container because she wouldn't let it go until she found out what it was, after a week with no food, water or breathable air my mom decided to get rid of it...

it was still alive.

 

[DarkAura]

DarkAura, your post reminds me of the time my mom found a spider and sealed it in a tupperware container because she wouldn't let it go until she found out what it was, after a week with no food, water or breathable air my mom decided to get rid of it...

it was still alive.

O.O jesus... that's... wow

 

[AlexoftheAura]

We never found out its species.

 

[Master Xanthan]

I hate spiders so much. Ugh, one time when I was a little kid and I got out of the shower, a spider was on my leg. I freaked out. How long is it until someone gets back to your house? If it's only like a half hour, then the spider will probably just stay there and when someone arrives, you can ask them to kill it.

 

[Dr.Brawl]

DarkAura, your post reminds me of the time my mom found a spider and sealed it in a tupperware container because she wouldn't let it go until she found out what it was, after a week with no food, water or breathable air my mom decided to get rid of it...

it was still alive.

Well, all spiders have a very slow metabolism which allows it to not eat as often, just like snakes. Spiders have an opened respiratory system which allows it to get air from the surrounding space instead of inhaling it, though I am not quite sure how it was still living maybe I do not know the lid was open the smallest little bit. Spiders appear to drink but don't need large amounts, perhaps condensation on the tubberware. I do not know though I would find it pretty incredible that something like that cold live for so long though.

 

[Omnicron's Baklava Enterprises]

Bah just flick it off.

How would you like it if you got boiling water spilled on you? Eh?

It is just one spider, why is everybody afraid of such cute little creatures?

:3

 

[XFadingNirvanaX]

It kind of looks cute...in a weird twisted way.

 

[Master Xanthan]

Because they look so creepy. Also, the fear of spiders could be genetic, but idk for sure. It's just a guess.

 

[Omnicron's Baklava Enterprises]

It kind of looks cute...in a weird twisted way.

Heh...
I would surely post more pictures, yet I would most likely get infracted by SuSa or another moderator.

Back on Topic: Do not kill it, please.


EDIT after seeing page 3: Teran17, I bow down to you.

 

[DtJ Glyphmoney]

Omnicron you crazy.

You should be bowing to me, not Teran. And the whole spider thing.

 

[Dr.Brawl]

Because they look so creepy. Also, the fear of spiders could be genetic, but idk for sure. It's just a guess.

Yes it is genetic

Omnicron you crazy.


agreed

 

[Teran]

On topic Glyph or I'll infract you.

Trust me I can do it!

 

[D.B.K.]

Do a barrel roll.

Use a BB gun and some Red Bull.

 

[D13]

Just pick up a tissue box and smash it against the side of your home. Problem solved.

 

[DtJ Glyphmoney]

On topic Glyph or I'll infract you.

Trust me I can do it!

Bah, 7ine.

Try yelling at it 7or a while. Maybe it'll explode or something.

 

[Dark 3nergy]

http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3120497

enjoy[not completely full of spiders btw]

 

[D13]

If you want a detailed explanation:

http://www.wikihow.com/Kill-a-Venomous-Spider

 

[Denzi]

If you really had to kill it you should just FALCON KICK! it.

 

[Omnicron's Baklava Enterprises]

Of course I am insane, no wonder people never befriend me.

Back on Topic again:
How exactly can you tell that it is venomous anyway?
It might just be a large female house spider.

 

[DtJ Glyphmoney]

Of course I am insane, no wonder people never befriend me.

Back on Topic again:
Why haven't you killed it yet?.

I totally agree. And to clarify, I don't really think you're insane haha.

 

[Omnicron's Baklava Enterprises]

I totally agree, the poor little spider shouldn't be killed. And to clarify, I don't really think you're insane haha.

Blasted editing skills.

I hate how people on this forum brush me off because of my opinions... Does everyone here hate spiders?

 

[IC3R]

Black Widow --- Powerful venom
http://thesanctuarychurch.org/GLMBlog/uploads/black_widow.jpg

Funnel-Web Spider --- These ****ers can bite through a leather boot, powerful venom
http://arachnophiliac.info/burrow/gallery/other/images/funnel_web.gif

Brown Recluse --- Highly acidic venom that eats away muscle, bone, and skin tissue
http://www.calpoison.org/public/brown-recluse.jpg

Wandering Spider --- Powerful venom (which has the interesting side-effect of a priapism lol)
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AZMtL0PKISo/R-1EpxZV5-I/AAAAAAAAAcM/iGVzguPmQ-E/s400/Wandering_spider.jpg

4 deadly spiders = gg.
If it's not any of those, hose it down with Windex. That will put it to sleep for several hours, leaving you time to squish it or relocate it without fear of it biting you in defense...