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Post by biafra on Dec 1, 2011 22:37:14 GMT -5
Next time my kids tell me " dad there is a black widow spider in the bathroom" I'll believe them. *shudders*. So, after literally a half hour battle in which I stood in the tub and 1. sprayed it with water. 2.Shot it with OFF! 3. literally screamed when she fell from her web {im still in the shower 6 ft away} 4. doused her in cleaning solution and finally flailed at her wildly with a broom...the beast is dead. And I'll be having nightmares. God I f***ing hate those things.
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Post by Citizen Grimm on Dec 1, 2011 22:39:33 GMT -5
You, sir, are a braver man than I am. The kids would've been on there own if I were there.
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 1, 2011 22:41:48 GMT -5
Get a paper towel, and fold it over about 3 or 4 times, and smush it. It probably couldn't even get its fangs through to inject venom, assuming it even saw it coming.
I have never really been afraid of spiders, though a black widow has got to be pretty creepy to find in your shower.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Dec 1, 2011 22:42:44 GMT -5
Why didn't you just squish it with the bottle of OFF! when the actual product itself failed to work?
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Post by Error on Dec 1, 2011 22:43:41 GMT -5
Better man than me. I quite honestly probably would have set the house on fire to be sure it was dead.
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Post by MGH on Dec 1, 2011 22:44:29 GMT -5
I've had similar battles with some nasty spiders in my basement before. Somehow it will always be on a day when I have sandals on and the spider will be chilling right by the stairs after I turn to come back up. I've thrown many, many things across that basement to take care of business. Struck one with a quarter once to at least stun it. That was one in a million from the distance.
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Post by biafra on Dec 1, 2011 22:45:31 GMT -5
Why didn't you just squish it with the bottle of OFF! when the actual product itself failed to work? That would have required me to get close to it or throw a metal cannister near my window. |
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Post by Mac on Dec 1, 2011 22:46:11 GMT -5
Hmmm usually black widows spiders only look for a moist humid place like a bathroom or basement to lay it's eggs which can produce up to 80 live offspring. But at least you got the big one!
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Post by biafra on Dec 1, 2011 22:46:51 GMT -5
Im not scared of most spiders, but BIG black widow...*shudders.*
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Post by biafra on Dec 1, 2011 22:48:18 GMT -5
Hmmm usually black widows spiders only look for a moist humid place like a bathroom or basement to lay it's eggs which can produce up to 80 live offspring. But at least you got the big one! I murdered the eggs. And I hate you. |
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Post by Starshine on Dec 1, 2011 22:51:32 GMT -5
I'm okay with the ones who live in webs because chances are I'll always know where they are. Now when it comes to the ones that live on walls, ceilings, floor etc. I have a big problems. Especially when they can get so big. We had this gigantic Huntsman in our house a week aho. It was very similar to this beast:  *Shudders* Everyday I'd make sure to scout the house looking for it. Just so it wouldn't get a chance to freak me out by catching me off guard. |
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Post by MGH on Dec 1, 2011 22:53:09 GMT -5
I'm okay with the ones who live in webs because chances are I'll always know where they are. Now when it comes to the ones that live on walls, ceilings, floor etc. I have a big problems. Especially when they can get so big. We had this gigantic Huntsman in our house a week aho. It was very similar to this beast: *Shudders* Everyday I'd make sure to scout the house looking for it. Just so it wouldn't get a chance to freak me out by catching me off guard. NIGHT. MARE. FUEL. |
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Post by twiggy101 on Dec 1, 2011 22:53:52 GMT -5
I'm not afraid of spiders but a black widow is something to look out for.
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Post by biafra on Dec 1, 2011 22:55:49 GMT -5
Seriously? There is no way I live in australia and remain sane. MOVE AWAY YOU CRAZY f***S!
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Post by Citizen Grimm on Dec 1, 2011 22:56:25 GMT -5
I'm okay with the ones who live in webs because chances are I'll always know where they are. Now when it comes to the ones that live on walls, ceilings, floor etc. I have a big problems. Especially when they can get so big. We had this gigantic Huntsman in our house a week aho. It was very similar to this beast: *Shudders* Everyday I'd make sure to scout the house looking for it. Just so it wouldn't get a chance to freak me out by catching me off guard. NIGHT. MARE. FUEL. WHY THE HELL WOULD YOU POST THAT?!!! *runs off screaming* |
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 1, 2011 22:57:25 GMT -5
I'm okay with the ones who live in webs because chances are I'll always know where they are. Now when it comes to the ones that live on walls, ceilings, floor etc. I have a big problems. Especially when they can get so big. We had this gigantic Huntsman in our house a week aho. It was very similar to this beast: *Shudders* Everyday I'd make sure to scout the house looking for it. Just so it wouldn't get a chance to freak me out by catching me off guard. That is awesome. Would not scare me. Might feed it to my turtle, except for the chance it'd have venom harmful to her if ingested. |
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Dec 1, 2011 22:57:28 GMT -5
Seriously? There is no way I live in australia and remain sane. MOVE AWAY YOU CRAZY f***S! Seriously, is there ANY animals in Australia not out to get you? Even the cute in a really ugly way platypus has spurs on their hind legs that can kill you. |
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 1, 2011 22:59:27 GMT -5
Seriously? There is no way I live in australia and remain sane. MOVE AWAY YOU CRAZY f***S! Seriously, is there ANY animals in Australia not out to get you? Even the cute in a really ugly way platypus has spurs on their hind legs that can kill you. The male ones have the spurs, but I don't think the females do. |
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Post by Starshine on Dec 1, 2011 22:59:30 GMT -5
Seriously? There is no way I live in australia and remain sane. MOVE AWAY YOU CRAZY f***S! Seriously, is there ANY animals in Australia not out to get you? Even the cute in a really ugly way platypus has spurs on their hind legs that can kill you. They're actually harmless and very timid. They just look really terrifying. |
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Post by Lila on Dec 1, 2011 22:59:58 GMT -5
When there's no spray, I use hot boiling water. Works like a charm everytime.
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