6 legged spider?

[missperks]

I have a 6 legged spider in my bath its quite big about circumference of top of pint glass (thats legs as well) I can't get near it, will it stay in the bath til I can get it removed later? and why 6 legs?

[No.9 Spider]

Male House spider - Tegenaria species.
This time of year they're intent on mating and so roam around looking for females. It could be that yours has tangled with one or more and suffered some damage in the process (they can eject legs voluntarily - autotomy - at the coxa should they be held by one).
He will remain in the bath as they cannot grip on ceramic, which is far smoother than glass. Dangle toilet tissue over the side to assist him or use the glass and card method.

No.9 Spider

[missperks]

Thank-you for the info, i would usually use card & glass but he is rather large for me I'm a bit scared (even so I don't like to kill them), i'll wait for my hubby to remove him to the neighbours garden later!

[Geoff F]

I found that instead of toilet tissue, leaving a towel hanging over the side of the bath alows them to escape whenever they like and doesn't get strange looks from guests.

[loripo]

Whenever I try the towel method they just hide underneath! I'm 6 floors up so how do they get here anyway

[Hedera]

Remember Spiderman and don't leave the bathroom window open!!