theherd123 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 OH & I popped into Babies R Us today to pick up some bits and bobs. Isabelle was in her car seat on a trolley as it was a flying visit and when in the toy aisle i spotted a small spider crawling across the top of her coat *shudders*. OH grabbed said spider and threw it off - panic over!!! PHEW!!! Just wondering if anyone could identify the spider for me as it was nothing like i have ever seen before?! (Or want to see again!!!!) I HATE SPIDERS!!!!! The spider was about 5-7mm in length had black legs and a bright apple green bulbous body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Arran Chooks Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Like this? Mwa ha ha ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 sorry Em.....don't know what type it is......i always run a mile when I see a spider I can't stand them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 sorry Em.....don't know what type it is......i always run a mile when I see a spider I can't stand them No me either! Thanks heavens the OH was with me otherwise i would have had to deal with it myself before Isabelle took a liking to it and as most things go straight into her mouth these days i would dread to think what would have happened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Ooo I don't envy you at all & to be on Isabelle! I was sat watching telly in bed last night, when I noticed a spider on the chimney breast. It was 4 to 5 inches in diameter & that is no joke! It also had a thick body. I grabbed my pillow, a sheet & my keys & was going to sleep in our caravan! Hubby was not impressed with my behaviour, tried grabbing the spider - who vanished & shouted at me loads to stop being stupid. I had to get back in bed knowing that the monster spider was in my bedroom. I slept with my head under the cover all night - really bad nights sleep & far too hot I was. If it appears tonight, I am ignoring hubby - we will probably have a row over this flippin' spider - but I will go & sleep in the caravan. Horrid thing! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Was it like this: http://www.cornwalls.co.uk/photos/img2213.htm http://www.plantpress.com/wildlife/o449-cucumbergreenspider.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 It was very much like the first one in colour Sally but its body wasnt furry and was a little more bulbous. YUCK!!! You know even looking at the pictures makes be go all funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hubby was not impressed with my behaviour, tried grabbing the spider - who vanished & shouted at me loads to stop being stupid. The spider shouted at you No wonder you wanted to escape to the caravan . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 It did! It glared at me with its meany evil eyes, extended it's legs & shouted ' Im coming to get you, you stupid human'! ANH - you're a mod now, you're supposed to be all sensible from now on - honestly! Shouting spiders - whatever will she believe next? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I have just had a coughing fit laughing so much. Are you may I ask prone to exageration (SP)? I am. I dont let OH kill spiders anymore hes not good eyesight and always misses them. If they are large I splat them on the wall and then get the Jif and clean off the legs etc much more scared of snakes, but dont like any creepy crawly and if they invade my space they get whats coming to them bit like the naughty OAPs on another forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Spiders were the only pets I was allowed to have with OH for some time - free range of course! It might have been a crab spider - they are quite bulbous, but can be white, yellow or very pale green. Other than that I have seen loads of pretty green ones - usually a limey colour, but their bodies are not bulbous and I don't know what they are. Love 'em all. http://www.arkive.org/crab-spider/misumena-vatia/info.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Just checked out a site on British spiders out of curiosity - the pretty one that I have seen is a meshweb spider. But you might have seen a cucumber spider - green fatty bottom - comes under the heading of orb-web spiders (you don't have to look at them all - just click on those links at the top of the page! http://www.gardensafari.net/english/garden_spiders.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Yuk! I hate spiders too. The cat usually eats them for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 What with talking spiders and now a cat that eats spiders for his owner. Does he offer you a leg first|? i am impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Maybe it was fat and bulging as it was just about to lay her several hundred eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 *shudder,shudder* I am not good with spiders either, but I don't mind the outdoor garden type - its the house spiders that freak me out Worst spider experience? I was one in a bath with heps of bubbles & I felt a presence. I looked over to see a MASSIVE Boris sitting on top of a heap of foam, just ready to spring at me. I swear it had biceps & everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Yeah see, green fatty bottoms & biceps, plus 4 to five inches in diameter. We don't exaggerate (sp) do we Cinnamon? It didn't make an appearance last night - it was probably too busy munching a fly or planning it's next form of attack. You think I'm going over the top with my spider, you should see me near frogs! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 A quick mashing with the loofah would've done the trick, failing that screaming for OH to rescue you. Having said that most men miss the things and you live in fear of them reappearing when you are alone. My ES had a dvd called spider in the bath, very funny but not if in the bath at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Nah, it would have run up the loofah & GOT ME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerlady Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Erggghh! Ive just read the thread and I think Im gonna be sick!! I cant bear the darn things!!!! My head is now all itchy and...arrgghhh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 When I first met my OH and visited his house, I noticed the hoover and a very large bag of pasta behind the sofa. I eventually had to ask why? He has a major spider phobia and couldn't bear the thought of catching one, so he would suck it up with the hoover then stick the nozzle into the pasta bag to 'batter the spider to death'. I don't mind them and often find notes in the kitchen in the morning, when he has gone to work, letting me know the whereabouts of a spider that needs evicting. Just don't get me started on frogs Or toilet roll hanging the 'wrong way' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Last night I had to rescue Andyman from a big (about half an inch) monstrous spider that was sitting on the wall by the toothbrushes waiting to attack anyone who would risk life & limb to brush their teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 When I first met my OH and visited his house, I noticed the hoover and a very large bag of pasta behind the sofa. I eventually had to ask why? He has a major spider phobia and couldn't bear the thought of catching one, so he would suck it up with the hoover then stick the nozzle into the pasta bag to 'batter the spider to death'. I love that idea but im so soft hearted i cant kill 'em! I don't mind them and often find notes in the kitchen in the morning, when he has gone to work, letting me know the whereabouts of a spider that needs evicting. I used to do this too! I'd put huge bowls over them and then stick post-it notes to the door of the room telling my dad to get rid of the 8 legged monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Omlet may invent a Spidglu next - would be very small and full of spiders Don't think i wan to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Nah, that's my house already! Except I have to chase the cobweb spiders around - they're the ones with really long and almost invisible legs - and tell them off for making webs, and the big house ones, well they're all my pals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
