Belle Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hello,I recently have noticed that a specific type of spider has been coming into my house - uninvited. The description is as follows:- super long thick legs with hair - the legs are the most noticeable part of the spider- a body the size of a thumbnail- by far the largest spider I've seen indoors in my life (about the size of a coaster)Any ideas of what it is? I've seen 3 of them which makes me believe there are more. I live in department 24 in the country.Any help is appreciated.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 One of those coasters that carries coal from Newcastle?[6]There are loadsa spiders at this time, seeking to overwinter. My pet one is in the (unused) bath. They keep insects down and clean up any small mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Tégénaire domestique ou géante.?[IMG]http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images_v2/000/000/000/20100514/dyn003_original_800_600_pjpeg__2a83857646ed76bd7f8eb6367b47573c.jpg[/IMG]http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tegenaria_gigantea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 It's close but not exactly the ones I have. Imagine the legs being longer and the body being smaller. With more hair.Any other ideas?Thanks so much for your help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 That's a nice one pachapapa. What do you feed him on?As regards Belles needs, they don't come in here apparently, as I havent seen any, but next time one does pop by I'll ask his or her name; I always fancy Priscilla for a spider somehow or Herbert for a boy. I can't use Ron as me ferret is called that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 A friend in France told me a few weeks ago that spiders were coming into houses early this year and that was the sign of a bad winter ahead. Never heard of that before incidentally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViVienne Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I was feeling sick and having palpitations just reading the thread so you can imagine what the photo did......and as for seeing one in the house! I don't mind them so much if they stay outside and I don't really understand the fear of them. I'm certainly not brave enough to get that close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 This is a very common phobia. I used to have a fear of spiders - still have a bit, for the large ones!I forced myself to make a collection, in match boxes, and saw how beautifully they're made. But the best thing about them is that they catch nasties like flies and mosquitoes, in their webs, so I do appreciate their role in the balance of nature now.I've seen 2 large ones in our house recently, and wondered if they've come in because of the extreme dryness and heat we've had for the last few weeks.To move them out of the way, get a container, about 15cms diameter, and a piece of card, bigger than this. Place the container on top of the spider, slide the card across the opening, then take the creature outside and let it go free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViVienne Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 we do relocate any that come into the house (well not me personally I won't get that close!) and I wouldn't hurt them, they are fascinating and I know it's a totally irrational fear, my husband used to pick them up and put them outside until one bit him!! so maybe not so irrational Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanS Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 According to my OH these spiders are 'hunters' and feed on flies etc. So we just let them run the gauntlet of the dog, who thinks they're toys. However I draw the line when they are in the bedroom - they have to be caught and put out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRoss Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Our cats love them and often all we find is a circle of legs as they like to eat the bodies. Sad really as spiders are our little friends..........JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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