Not for the arachnophobic

[greatbear]

I had a rather intriguing guest/observer while out tinkering in the garage today. This rather huge spider was calmly stationed on the doorjamb of the one overhead door:

Note that the edge of that doorjamb is almost an inch wide. Spidey seems to be clutching what appears to be an egg case, not a 'meal'. S/he did not mind my light poking, nor even the nudging into a jar, which it calmly complied to. After looking over the spider and showing him off around the house (and a time sitting in the jar while I took care of a couple things), I carried it back to the garage and nudged it out of the jar and back to the same spot on the doorjamb where I found it.

I have no idea what kind of spider this is, it's leg span is a bit over three inches, it's body and legs covered in furry spikes and hair.

My one ex is deathly afraid of spiders. Even the tiniest example will have him recoiling and leaving the room, if not the house. This one undoubtedly would of sent him over the edge.


EDIT: Placed spider pic behind cut because of some reactions. I apologize. That usually only happens with pictures of me.

Comments

*SCREAM*

[leatherotter.livejournal.com]

LJ CUT HON!!!!!

[barak.livejournal.com]

I had to skip past the spider too, I hate them! they creep me out

[jamesfowler.livejournal.com]

Good for you for doing what you did. I hope I get to meet you one day.

Jim.

[aadroma.livejournal.com]

Wow, a CALM spider, whatever it was. He even posed and everything ^_^

You could have kept 'er as a pet, you know :: snicker ::

[nytemarewulf.livejournal.com]

Kind of looks like a wolf spider, though I have never known them to be so tame. They can be an aggressive species when they can't get away, or defending territory. And I don't mind spiders, just so long as they aren't on me. I've even been known to catch them about the house. Including some you shouldn't play with.

[danlmarmot.livejournal.com]

Cute!

You know, people like to think they're calm rational beings, until you show them a spider or a snake. Despite all our intelligence, Homo sapiensstill has some instinctual behaviors!

[jeffinthebox.livejournal.com]

Evil friend Jack who makes a hobby of insects says this:

its a larger specie Lycosid spider,
commonly called wolf spiders

[musicmanchicago.livejournal.com]

I am petrified of spiders... that just totally freake dme out......

Re: *SCREAM*

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I think that scream woulda scared all the spiders away in a 2 block radius! ;)

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I am just glad it did not upset that oh-so-cool new icon of yours.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

That's more than a sandwich, that's a meal!

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I take it you are into spiders?

I'm fascinated by nature. And I can't help but be used to spiders since I seem to be surrounded with them here. As long as they arent bothering me, I dont bother them. Well, except to learn from them.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I am gonna check if it's there tomorrow. Last I checked in the past half hour it was still where I left it. It just might be a pet now. lol

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I am used to spiders like this running off when touched. Either this one is old, or preoccupied with whatever it is carrying.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I know a few that cant stand spiders. My aforementioned ex, and apparently some of those in my friend's list!

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Why, thank you for the info! Anything known about what it's holding?

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I'll protect ya. ;)

[barak.livejournal.com]

Just as long as I never have to see such a creepy picture again!

I'll remember to call you when I need a spider mooved.

[barak.livejournal.com]

I don't mind snakes... but spiders... *shriek*

[clickboo.livejournal.com]

Wow. He's furry.

[musicmanchicago.livejournal.com]

*faints and falls into your arms.*

[psuweightlifter.livejournal.com]

whoa... way too cool! I've always wanted a pet tarrantula. Our dog eats spiders like candy... wonder if she would try this one.

Re: *SCREAM*

[leatherotter.livejournal.com]

hon... i kinda ain't joking...
had to turn off images so I could reply to you.

[brinah.livejournal.com]

Maybe its because I'm feeling a bit horney and blue balled. that story for another post But this spider looks like he's doing auto-fellato

shakes head

I know I know...sick sick sick..

Re: *SCREAM*

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry hon. :(

[texaspenguin.livejournal.com]

Ew, ew, ew, ew, ew, ew!

I'm getting chills down my spine. Now I'm gonna have nightmares...

[fredneckteddy.livejournal.com]

Throw a leash on it and let it carry you around LOL

Re: *SCREAM*

[fredneckteddy.livejournal.com]

grrrrrrr.....I'd protect ya ;)

[fredneckteddy.livejournal.com]

that is a great picture!

[beg1n.livejournal.com]

what a great shot!

Amazing!

[brutusbuffalo.livejournal.com]

I try to carry my camera around for times like that - by the time I get it ready to shoot, nature's no longer ready for her close-up...

Spiders fascinate me.

[mr-wes.livejournal.com]

She's beautiful! Spiders are great to have around the house. I used to have a couple of wolf spiders that moved into my bedroom that I named Ferdinand and Isabel.

[jamesfowler.livejournal.com]

I am not a spider guy, but given most peoples extreme reaction to them, I admire your ability to live and let live. Others aren't so kind.

[chastmastr.livejournal.com]

I don't mind spiders, as long as they are not poisonous to humans or pets.

Re: *SCREAM*

[leatherotter.livejournal.com]

*hugs* thanks, doll. that helps immensly.

you know... my sister (who is also rather arachnophobic) saw Arachnophobia. never understood that child. personally I will never be able to get within 100 miles of it...

Re: *SCREAM*

[leatherotter.livejournal.com]

Butcha make me hafta get near that pic so that I can reply to you!!!
*hugs*
at least I can disable my images. *whew*