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14-03-2011, 10:52 PM
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| | | Giant spider?!
Hi,
We've always had little spiders around our house but nothing large ever. But then had this spider turn up in the extension this week, pretty sure its a common spider but was wondering why its so big and why its there now??
Sorry if this is a dumb question i know nothing about spiders really!
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14-03-2011, 11:00 PM
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How big is the spider? (and welcome to the forum)
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14-03-2011, 11:03 PM
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Its about 6-7cm long
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15-03-2011, 12:12 AM
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Hi ben, and welcome to WAB.
I don't know much about spiders, but I know this one! Tegenaria duellica- the Giant House Spider. Common and harmless. Yours has probably been hibernating in your extension and the warm weather has woken it up.
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15-03-2011, 12:31 AM
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That looks like the one thankyou! I'm glad its a harmless! |
15-03-2011, 07:25 AM
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The Giant house spider (Tegenaria duellica; formerly known as T. gigantea
The Giant house spider has the same colouration as the Domestic house spider; it has earthy tones of brown and muddy red or yellow. They also have conspicuously hairy legs and abdomen.
The bite of this species does not pose a threat to humans or pets.
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15-03-2011, 07:51 AM
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| | | Re: Giant spider?!
Hi Ben
That is one impressive spider. I can just imagine my wife's reaction if she'd uncovered it!
Richard
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