I got out of the shower this morning, and I saw this spider hanging from the ceiling. It looked bigger when it was alive. Anyone know what it was? http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4307157
2006-12-21 02:39:12 · 7 answers · asked by artistic_c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
It looks like a "jumping spider". They're quite harmless and I see them all the time.
2006-12-21 02:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a jumping spider, from the way it looks and the fact it was hanging from the ceiling. See link, scroll down.
Jumping spiders are the only ones that freak me out a little because if you move your hand toward them they spread their front legs and come at you a little, instead of running. Plus they jump.
2006-12-21 12:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by candy2mercy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks like one of the common jumping spiders,
Phidippus audax. It is essentially harmless, though
some people react somewhat with a little pain if
bitten by one, like a mild bee sting. They are among the few spiders with good eyesight, and
will often follow your movements visually if you
move your hand near them.
2006-12-21 15:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Texas & have seen a lot of these spiders over the years but all I really know about them is that they are not poisnous to humans. I won't say they're harmless because if you dislike/scared of them (as my oldest daughter is) no spider is Harmless!!
2006-12-21 11:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by Donna J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I don't know what that is, but I would have freaked out with that nasty hairy thing in my house!!!
2006-12-21 10:49:22 · answer #5 · answered by eaglesnest1119 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A black one???
2006-12-21 10:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by bebo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IDK but it looks dangerous
2006-12-21 10:50:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋