Can anyone ID this spider that has been invading my house?
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2007-04-11 08:02:08 · 6 answers · asked by irishboxin_pig1209 O 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
It says common house spider, but it looks more dangerous to me
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2007-04-11 08:03:09 · update #1
also in this link , scroll down to wolf spider
http://www.termite.com/spider-identification.html#wolf
do they look similar also?
2007-04-11 12:32:45 · update #2
Looks like the ones I've always called "hairies", cause they almost look fuzzy. They'll hop toward you, and bite if disturbed. Their bite welts up like a bee sting but isn't dangerous.
Black widows and brown recluse are the most dangerous, neither has visible body hair and have distinguishing marks.
I'd treat around doors and window sills and any other cracks or openings and this should take care of the problem.
2007-04-11 08:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by .......... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it seems to be lacking the "violin" shape on the back that would identify it as a brown recluse. It is definately not a black widow and if it were a tarantula, you would know.
I would not be too scared of it. It is probably more of a nuisance than a danger. If you are really concerned then you should collect a specimen and send it to an entomologist to be identified.
2007-04-11 15:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That, my friend, is a common wolf spider. They are harmless, but it hurts to get bitten by one. I have aracnaphobia which means I'm afraid of them so a way I have been able to deal with that is to Identify my spiders. Hope it helps
2007-04-11 15:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by Deven Saxton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same spiders in my house but yeah i think they are those common house spiders, not dangerous but it still hurts to be bit by one
2007-04-11 15:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by im so bored. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That,s no house spider.
2007-04-11 15:07:09 · answer #5 · answered by sidekick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would help if we knew where in the world you are located
2007-04-11 15:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by Colin H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋