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18-08-2007, 07:59 PM
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| | | Spider steatoda triangulosa in my garage; safe?
Good evening,
I have provisionally identified this spider. Certainly unlike any other spider I've found in the garage/shed before! Very distinct markings to the abdomen.
I don't want to disturb the spider but I have a two year old child and am worried for his safety. Is this a dangerous spider?
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18-08-2007, 10:12 PM
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| | | Re: Spider steatoda triangulosa in my garage; safe?
There are no deadly UK species, it is relatively harmless i wouldnt worry.  |
19-08-2007, 04:08 PM
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| | | Re: Spider steatoda triangulosa in my garage; safe?
Do you have a car in your garage - these are much more dangerous! |
19-08-2007, 05:37 PM
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| | | Re: Spider steatoda triangulosa in my garage; safe?
Nice one. they are rather well marked. i suggest you tell your local environmental record Centre or other recorder as they will want to add to their database.
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20-08-2007, 09:01 PM
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| | | Re: Spider steatoda triangulosa in my garage; safe?
Here we go. Spitting image of John Lennon if you ask me...  |
20-08-2007, 09:14 PM
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| | | Re: Spider steatoda triangulosa in my garage; safe?
Look's more like a Steatoda nobilis rather than a S.triangulosa.
These can bite if you give them reason, but they don't hunt people so you should be safe.
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