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Hi folks,

I found this rather alarming little chap hanging from the top of the stairs this morning. His body is almost 2cm long - a little too big for comfort. He doesn`t look like any domestic spider I`ve ever seen. Is climate change turning them all into monsters like this..?

Any ideas on the type? Is it dangerous?

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb278/discodoug/IMG_0808.jpg

Has he dropped off your bunch of bananas you bought from Tesco? :o

Looks a little like this:-http://www.uksafari.com/nucteneaumbratica.htm
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This item was edited on Monday, 7th May 2007, 16:11

Looks like a female garden spider to me....

For some reason, I clicked on the links you both provided - and then clicked onto the uksafari `spiders` section for more information.
I am TERRIFIED of spiders!
Why did I do it? Now I can barely move from my seat just in case there`s one behind me, it`s ridiculous! I know I`m being silly, but I completely freaked myself out and I haven`t a clue why I did it.

Mr Jacob appears to be correct.
Even if they are native to Australia.

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This item was edited on Monday, 7th May 2007, 16:30

Key words - low risk - non-aggressive

Phew!!!!

Still scared s***less though! :o

Luv`n`kisses

smurfette

YUCK ?!

A "12d" should be fine for that type though.........





K


PS "12d" as in SHOE SIZE !??!? LOL

Thanks for the replies - I`m happy to report that the invasion is now over. I`m glad it`s turned out to be harmless as one of the cats has just eaten the 8-legged little blighter!!!!! :o

That doesn`t put my mind at rest. Just imagine what would result if the two creatures merged together a la Fly! A spider-cat? :/

I understand there are no spiders in Antarctica...

Luv`n`kisses

smurfette