i am from the uk i found this spider in my bedroom its the biggest spider ive seen in the uk im not even sure if i should of released it as its soo big i dont want anyone getting hurt
sorry i cant think of how to post a picture here so im going to have to show you it on my facebook hopefully i dont get in trouble i would love to know what spider this is any ideas????
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=258474577519015&set=p.258474577519015&type=1&theater
sorry i cant think of how to post a picture here so im going to have to show you it on my facebook hopefully i dont get in trouble i would love to know what spider this is any ideas????
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=258474577519015&set=p.258474577519015&type=1&theater
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Huntsman spiders are not native to Britain and only turn up here by accident (I was once given a specimen which had arrived here in a consignment of tropicvl hardwood). The House spider, Tegenaria gigantea, is frequntly seen at this time of the year; the male's have reached maturity and are out looking for females. The male sets out, reeking of Old Spice and is therefore easily found - sorry, ignore that last bit!
The spider relatives known as harvestmen are not venomous, nor do they kill other spiders. They are largely carrion feeders or prey on small or injured insects.
The spider relatives known as harvestmen are not venomous, nor do they kill other spiders. They are largely carrion feeders or prey on small or injured insects.
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I can't view the image. Did you remember to make it publicly viewable?
Anyways, all arachnids are venomous. It doesn't matter what anyone thinks about them, what anyone wants to believe, they are ALL venomous. The daddy long-leg, known as a good spider for killing other spiders and not a threat to humans, is actually one of the most lethally venomous spiders. The reason it is not a threat to us is that it's fangs are to small to pierce our skin. One of the least venomous and much more feared is a certain type of tarantula, I believe it was the gargantuan tarantula, but I can't remember. It was years ago that I studied it. That particular tarantula, whatever it's name, relies on strength over venom and works just fine that way.
The point of what I have just explained is that bigger spiders are not always more deadly. Sometimes it is the smaller creature that is to be more feared. Hopefully that was the case with the spider you found.
EDIT: I wanted to add, there is a difference between "poisonous" and "venomous." Poisonous means it is harmful to eat or touch. Venomous means it releases a protein through bite or sting that is harmful to other creatures.
Anyways, all arachnids are venomous. It doesn't matter what anyone thinks about them, what anyone wants to believe, they are ALL venomous. The daddy long-leg, known as a good spider for killing other spiders and not a threat to humans, is actually one of the most lethally venomous spiders. The reason it is not a threat to us is that it's fangs are to small to pierce our skin. One of the least venomous and much more feared is a certain type of tarantula, I believe it was the gargantuan tarantula, but I can't remember. It was years ago that I studied it. That particular tarantula, whatever it's name, relies on strength over venom and works just fine that way.
The point of what I have just explained is that bigger spiders are not always more deadly. Sometimes it is the smaller creature that is to be more feared. Hopefully that was the case with the spider you found.
EDIT: I wanted to add, there is a difference between "poisonous" and "venomous." Poisonous means it is harmful to eat or touch. Venomous means it releases a protein through bite or sting that is harmful to other creatures.