Hi,
Found at the edge of Farmland, never seen awt like it being smooth and almost aquatic looking.
Found at the edge of Farmland, never seen awt like it being smooth and almost aquatic looking.
Spider ID please. Strange looking beast. Harvestman calling..
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I can see it.... weird looking thing. Looks like it has more than 8 legs.
Or i could see it, its gone now.
Woodlouse spider maybe?
http://www.spiderzrule.com/woodlouse.htm
Or i could see it, its gone now.
Woodlouse spider maybe?
http://www.spiderzrule.com/woodlouse.htm
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Yep, woodlouse spider! Saw one this morning too.
If you get a chance, flip it over and look at its teeth! I think they may be the largest fangs on any native spider here. Seriously big compared to its size, perfect for drilling in to a woodlouse's back!
They're pretty icky, deffinately wouldn't touch one.. Ugh!
If you get a chance, flip it over and look at its teeth! I think they may be the largest fangs on any native spider here. Seriously big compared to its size, perfect for drilling in to a woodlouse's back!
They're pretty icky, deffinately wouldn't touch one.. Ugh!
Looks likely candidate mate, bleeding ugly so n so and i try to find the beauty in most living things.
Ehm, do they live up here too ?
I'm pretty much not frightened of spiders at all, but I don't fancy the look of those biting bits.
M
I'm pretty much not frightened of spiders at all, but I don't fancy the look of those biting bits.
M
No need for me to do anything here, except say Woodlouse spider as above, Dysdera, probably D. crocata, possibly D. erythrina (although that's a bit smaller and a bit more southern). One of a few dozen UK species capable of piercing human skin, and probably the species most likely to do so, as it can be quite aggressive if it feels threatened. I have seen one put its fangs into a wooden pencil that was poked towards it. Not dangerous unless you happen to be allergic (just like everything else really) but I'm more reluctant to handle these than just about an other UK species. Those are armour-piercing fangs!
Very good for the garden if you have a woodlouse problem though.
Yes, Mary, they occur in Scotland.
Very good for the garden if you have a woodlouse problem though.
Yes, Mary, they occur in Scotland.
I'm feeling rather relieved that generally we don't have a problem with slaters, and that I've never seen one of those spiders either
I'm hoping that continues knowing my blooming luck I'd be allergic to their bite too
atb,
M
I'm hoping that continues
knowing my blooming luck I'd be allergic to their bite too atb,
M
I don't kill spiders, I just throw them back outside
Gave the postie a fright last week though
He came to the door just as I opened it to throw out a spider. He went to hand me a pile of mail when I opened my hand and said, "Wait a moment, I need to get rid of this", and he squawked like a wee girl
Guess he doesn't like spiders ?
atb,
M
Gave the postie a fright last week though
He came to the door just as I opened it to throw out a spider. He went to hand me a pile of mail when I opened my hand and said, "Wait a moment, I need to get rid of this", and he squawked like a wee girl
Guess he doesn't like spiders ?
atb,
M
I don't kill spiders, I just throw them back outside
Gave the postie a fright last week though
He came to the door just as I opened it to throw out a spider. He went to hand me a pile of mail when I opened my hand and said, "Wait a moment, I need to get rid of this", and he squawked like a wee girl
Guess he doesn't like spiders ?
atb,
M
throwing spiders outside? Not good for them....http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-19962187.
Tough ! either it's out or it's dead. I really don't like insects in the house. Spiders are messy blooming things. I think their webs increase any potential dampness too. I'm not for leaving them be indoors. They can make home in the sheds between sweep outs, but that's it.
cheers,
Toddy
cheers,
Toddy
throwing spiders outside? Not good for them....http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-19962187.
Exactly. They are indoors for a reason. They don't survive well outdoors. Just leave them be and they will do you no harm.
I'm a housewife; if there's an insect that I can see (and believe me I look, I detest hidden dirt) then it has two options. It's dead or it's out.
How the hang did they evolve anyway ? we've only lived in houses for a few thousand years here. They must have had some 'outdoor' living quarters.
M
How the hang did they evolve anyway ? we've only lived in houses for a few thousand years here. They must have had some 'outdoor' living quarters.
M
