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Alan
1st March 2009, 13:38
Did you realise that there is approximately one spider per square foot in the average household?

That means that the chances are there are a dozen or so looking at you RIGHT NOW!!

Also, we EAT an average of 8 spiders per year whilst we are sleeping!!!

Sleep well! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Al.:)
aromulus
1st March 2009, 13:39
Can't go to sleep or what...???:Erm:

Just imagine the free protein.......:D
KeithD
1st March 2009, 13:42
I have one of these as a pet :)

Had her since she was less than 1cm, and is now 10 years old, and about 12cms :D

http://www.tarantulaguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/honduran-curly-hair-tarantula.jpg
Alan
1st March 2009, 13:52
Arachnophobia in the UK is an inordinate fear though, due to the fact that we are harbourers of 'safe' beasts.

However!!!! Why live in Australia where you can quite easily get a funnel web bitin' yer bum whilst sitting on the loo?

If you live in Melbourne or Queensland, be VERY careful putting on your shoes in the morning!!!

I still cringe over finding the cockroach in my pocket!!! YUK!!!!!

Al.:)
joebloggs
1st March 2009, 14:03
If you live in Melbourne or Queensland, be VERY careful putting on your shoes in the morning!!!

i have to be careful when putting my shoes on because of what little joe or the dog has deposited in them :doh :NoNo:
PeterB
1st March 2009, 14:50
I was bitten on the face by quite a small spider a month or two back. It was painful for several days.

The spider was not like anything I've come across in UK - it was a dark green colour with a hard body.
Alan
1st March 2009, 15:15
I was bitten on the face by quite a small spider a month or two back. It was painful for several days.

The spider was not like anything I've come across in UK - it was a dark green colour with a hard body.

Robin Hood????

Al.:)
Piamed
3rd March 2009, 18:20
Robin Hood????

Al.:)

LOL!!!!:icon_lol:
adam&chryss
4th March 2009, 19:50
Are there any big spiders in Phil? I can`t stand them.
The ones here in England are ok but those big `uns :omg: :bigcry:
Yukkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!
Mrs.JMajor
4th March 2009, 20:31
i have to be careful when putting my shoes on because of what little joe or the dog has deposited in them :doh :NoNo:

:icon_lol:
keithAngel
5th March 2009, 01:13
Are there any big spiders in Phil? I can`t stand them.
The ones here in England are ok but those big `uns :omg: :bigcry:
Yukkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!

Yes there is at least one big spider here in the Phils but as it only had 5 legs I think it had already met someone with a broom:omg::xxgrinning--00xx3:
Alan
5th March 2009, 10:58
Are there any big spiders in Phil? I can`t stand them.
The ones here in England are ok but those big `uns :omg: :bigcry:
Yukkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!

Yes, the huntsman spider can grow very big - as big as the palm of your hand. They are not venomous but can give you a nasty bite a la tarantula. Not as bad as a wasp sting though.

Having said that, the huntsman would rather run away than bite.

Al Clegg, Filipinouk News, Mandaue City, Cebu, too hot, sh***ed out from working too hard, handing back to the studio.

Al.:)
jimeve
5th March 2009, 21:36
Yes, the huntsman spider can grow very big - as big as the palm of your hand. They are not venomous but can give you a nasty bite a la tarantula. Not as bad as a wasp sting though.

Having said that, the huntsman would rather run away than bite.

Al Clegg, Filipinouk News, Mandaue City, Cebu, too hot, sh***ed out from working too hard, handing back to the studio.

Al.:)

I've heard there are camel spiders, they bit and eat anything including humans.