Overand Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'm wondering if any of you can help me identify the genus of this little fucker. I found in my room today, he was about 3.5 or 4 inches across and brown colored. Biggest fucking spider I've ever found outside of a glass case. I apologize for the crap quality, the only camera I had was my laptop's webcam. video of this fucker in action http://www.vimeo.com/6140253 Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idrn Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 just a normal house spider - is that a pint glass? if so then it's pretty much the same size as the one that attacked me in the middle of the night in my old house. it pounced on my tit! Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba69 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 looks kind of like a hobo spider. not sure though. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Bubba69's signature Hide all signatures https://intervallux.bandcamp.com/ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overand Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 On 8/17/2009 at 10:09 AM, idrn said: just a normal house spider - is that a pint glass? if so then it's pretty much the same size as the one that attacked me in the middle of the night in my old house. it pounced on my tit! It's not a pint glass it's a clear plastic poster tube. I'm hoping you're right about ti being a house spider, apparently they look similar and are found in similar locations to hobo spiders which can fuck you up with a bite. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idrn Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 On 8/17/2009 at 10:19 AM, Overand said: On 8/17/2009 at 10:09 AM, idrn said: just a normal house spider - is that a pint glass? if so then it's pretty much the same size as the one that attacked me in the middle of the night in my old house. it pounced on my tit! It's not a pint glass it's a clear plastic poster tube. I'm hoping you're right about ti being a house spider, apparently they look similar and are found in similar locations to hobo spiders which can fuck you up with a bite. hmm, well i hope not. i think the body/abdomen is too small for it to be a hobo. posted this not too long ago (woodlouse spider); http://forum.watmm.com/topic/44311-sketchy-as-fuck-spider-in-my-bathroom/ Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my usernames always really suck Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Where in the world do you live? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 it's a very common Giant House Spider. same as normal house spiders but bigger. you should encourage these as they prey on Hobo Spiders, which, as you mentioned could give you a reasonably painful bite. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pennywise Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 On 8/17/2009 at 10:09 AM, idrn said: just a normal house spider - is that a pint glass? if so then it's pretty much the same size as the one that attacked me in the middle of the night in my old house. it pounced on my tit! i would of screamed and cried like a little girl. I HATE SPIDERS!! Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest countchocula Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 It also looks kind of like a brown recluse whose bite will fuck you up much more than a hobo spider. Do you get recluses in the UK? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 hehehe. just a normal house spider? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 yep - giant house spider (tegenaria duellica) to be exact. very normal although they are quite scary looking. not at all dangerous though. no, we don't get recluse spiders in the UK. officially there are no "dangerous" spiders at all in the UK, but recent reports have questioned that somewhat with sightings of False Widows on the south coast and a few other more exotic species gaining footholds in isolated areas... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain C Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I've seen these gents in my house and garden from time to time... I'm really not bothered by spiders, I don't mind having them in the house. They eat smaller and more annoying forms of wildlife. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 yeah, never seen them, don't have thme in australia. kind of reminds me of the huntsman, which i've seen billions of but they cause no trouble. pic Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bitroast Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 was bitten by a white tailed as a kid. i loved spiders though so it was kind of a painful inconvenient privilege. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Looks like a homosexual one. Im not sure though, always found spiders sexual preferance tough. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide chassis's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Calx Sherbet Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 i think those are pretty fucking huge. i'm glad stuff like that is nowhere near me. a daddy long legs is the biggest bugger i ever see Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain C Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Reading this thread, I'm considering getting a spider as a pet when I move into my new house at the end of the month. We're not allowed cats or dogs, and it'd be nice to have something small and sweet to care for. Has anyone here kept spiders? Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest countchocula Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 This is why I love living in Minnesota. There are no poisonous insects or snakes and most of the insects are rather small. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overand Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) On 8/17/2009 at 10:33 AM, my usernames always really suck said: Where in the world do you live? I live in Vancouver, apparently some of these larger spiders are common in the Pacific Northwest. edit: I'm guessing it was probably a giant house spider, I guess I should have kept him as a pet in case any hobos were around. I'm not too bothered by spiders but this fucker looked like he'd been lifting weights. Edited August 17, 2009 by Overand Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muflontillah Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Quote it's a very common Giant House Spider. same as normal house spiders but bigger. you should encourage these as they prey on Hobo Spiders, which, as you mentioned could give you a reasonably painful bite. yeah, let it run around your house a bit.. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Muflontillah's signature Hide all signatures ......welcome to WATMM!!!!!!! Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1103862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spraaaa Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 fuckdamn, I just caught a hobo (I think?) just looked at this thread a couple hours ago and this guy shows up in my bathroom 5 minutes ago. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1104112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overand Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 On 8/18/2009 at 7:34 AM, spraaaa said: just looked at this thread a couple hours ago and this guy shows up in my bathroom 5 minutes ago. Goddamn, WATMM's spreading spiders. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/48198-name-that-spider/#findComment-1104116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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