Still Waters Posted September 16, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 16, 2013 The summer heat might be fading but things are hotting up for house spiders. If you're not afraid of them, autumn is the best time of year to see one of the arachnids as males come out of their usual hiding places in search of a mate. And according to the Society of Biology, which has launched a new recording scheme, the spiders may have started early. http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/23898679 We've had a couple of big ones in the house already "When male large house spiders stop in the middle of a room, they are not planning who to scare next, as often assumed. They are just exhausted," explains Dr Oxford."Like a cheetah they can run very fast for a short distance, and then have to stop to recover." I didn't know that! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanB Posted September 16, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Well, those spiders better start working on their cardio or doing some crossfit. The middle of my living room ain't no place to rest! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted September 16, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I'll keep an eye for those male spiders then! lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taun Posted September 16, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 16, 2013 "House Spider Survey"... How do they get them to fill out the blanks on the paperwork?... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keel M. Posted September 16, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I HATE spiders. That convenient resting period is when you should KILL THEM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted September 16, 2013 Author #6 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Well, those spiders better start working on their cardio or doing some crossfit. The middle of my living room ain't no place to rest! lol! It's right enough though. Here they always seem to stop in the middle of the mat, and right beside where I'm sitting usually! I'll keep an eye for those male spiders then! lol Don't forget to look up too! They also like ceilings. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taun Posted September 16, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 16, 2013 lol! It's right enough though. Here they always seem to stop in the middle of the mat, and right beside where I'm sitting usually! Don't forget to look up too! They also like ceilings. [media=] [/media] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted September 16, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Once I held a Tarantula in my hand...it was so ticklish! I wouldn't have them as pets, though....I like pets you can cuddle! lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabby Kitten Posted September 16, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 16, 2013 How could you! Poor things. I love spiders and their soppy look. They just want to be friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ouija ouija Posted September 16, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2013 The article tells us that the two types of large House spider can be differentiated by comparing their genitals! WHAT!! Anyone here brave enough to do that? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted September 16, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I like pets you can cuddle! lol Me too The article tells us that the two types of large House spider can be differentiated by comparing their genitals! WHAT!! Anyone here brave enough to do that? That's exactly what I thought when I read that part. Not me that's for sure! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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