FightingforGod Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 um, we just found a spider in a closet. ive been googling brownn recluses online, and he fits all the descriptions of a recluse, except for one thing. his back legs are banded. this is reeeaaalllly important, is the spider the real deal? or is it a look-alike. from what ive found its the real deal. please help!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 A brown recluse is about the size of a quarter or a half-dollar with a violin shape. [img]http://www.emedicinehealth.com/images/4453/4453-4474-10729-25039.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingforGod Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 i know, ive been looking at pics all over the place. this guy is the right size, has a fiddle on his back, is the right color. the only difference btwn him and the pics ive been looking at is his banded back legs. which may be a difference in species, or joint marks, or just an odd quirk of the individual spider. do u know anything about the bands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 [quote name='FightingforGod' date='Jul 2 2005, 09:14 PM']i know, ive been looking at pics all over the place. this guy is the right size, has a fiddle on his back, is the right color. the only difference btwn him and the pics ive been looking at is his banded back legs. which may be a difference in species, or joint marks, or just an odd quirk of the individual spider. do u know anything about the bands? [right][snapback]630277[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I don't see anything about bands, but I'd kill it, assuming that's what you plan to do if it is one. If only Jen were on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I'm not a fan of spiders but if it looks that close to the brown recluse... kill it or something... No ER visits!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I was bit by one, but I didn't find out until I woke up, and it was gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eremite Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I found a spider in my closet as well, yesterday. He set up camp behind my hamper, so I couldn't see him. I saw a dead bug lying on the floor last week, but didn't think he was someone's food. Then I did some snooping, and the little bugger tried to hide behind a wire. Bad move. You don't wanna get on my bad side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philothea Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I wouldn't get too panicked. I have brown recluses all over, and they don't do any harm. I've had occasional bites, but all I get is an itchy spot that takes a while to heal. Some people must have allergic reactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingforGod Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 we r taking away his air so that we can let him croak without disturbing his characteristics. then we r takin him to the zoo later for identification. he didnt bite anyone, and i read that they really arent as dangerous as everyone says, and i have yet to find anything about the bands on his legs....but just to be safe, were croakin him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 [quote name='FightingforGod' date='Jul 2 2005, 11:03 PM']....but just to be safe, were croakin him [right][snapback]630359[/snapback][/right] [/quote] *snorts lemon slushee out his nose* jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingforGod Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 [quote name='philothea' date='Jul 2 2005, 08:59 PM']I wouldn't get too panicked. I have brown recluses all over, and they don't do any harm. I've had occasional bites, but all I get is an itchy spot that takes a while to heal. Some people must have allergic reactions. [right][snapback]630301[/snapback][/right] [/quote] u sure what u have isnt a look-alike? i have never heard of the allergic reacytion thing, but then i dont know squat about spiders, which is why im doing so much googling now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingforGod Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 [quote name='Raphael' date='Jul 2 2005, 10:05 PM']*snorts lemon slushee out his nose* jk [right][snapback]630361[/snapback][/right] [/quote] glad u liked that....man that lemon slushy must burn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 [quote name='FightingforGod' date='Jul 2 2005, 11:06 PM']glad u liked that....man that lemon slushy must burn! [right][snapback]630363[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I was just kidding. It is quite tastey...Blue Bunny started coming out with them...little slushy packets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingforGod Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 o my..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 [quote name='FightingforGod' date='Jul 2 2005, 11:17 PM']o my..... [right][snapback]630373[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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