What spiders are common in Eygpt?

Question

I am going to Eygpt with a family member who is very scared of spiders, what do I tell them about the local spider population?

Answer 1

you need a serious answer, first of all you need to tell your relative that there are no lethal/ dangerous types of spiders in Egypt like the tarantula etc.

Second, I can't deny that there are spiders here, but no more than any other country. I can not honestly remember the last time I saw a spider here. What you need to do is book a 5 star hotel, that should take care of the chance of finding any insects in your room. However if you intend on visiting ancient egyptian monuments such as tombs, temples etc. There will be a chance of seeing some spider webs every now & then, simply because they are huge ancient structures that are not cleaned every day. The floors do get cleaned, but you cant wash the walls that carry the history of ancient Egypt. So, if he/she is really scared of spiders, try to avoid tombs and temples, museums and outdoor venues should be fine.

Hope the above helps

Answer 2

i have been to egypt around 15 times and in tombs and temples all over the place, but i dont remember seeing a spider that worried me yet. i also hate spiders. also never seen snakes or anything except lizards and flies, and they eat insects

Answer 3

Flying crate spiders are quite common but not dangerous.

Answer 4

i went to egypt last year and never saw any spiders at all

Answer 5

in egypt there is no dangerous spiders no fear

Answer 6

THERE ARE LOTS OF REALLY REALLY DANGEROUS ONES THAT WILL KILL THEM!

At least if you tell them that they wont go and you wont spend your whole holiday trying to kill spiders on their behalf and hearing their shreeks of terror

Answer 7

That was by far, the funniest question I've heard here. Thank you. ;-)

Sweetie; just Google it.

Answer 8

Tell them "forget about it"