Spider
Mar 13, 2021 20:39:51 #
This is one of the very many Brown Recluse Spiders around our home area. Missouri is one of the states that one is likely to find them. They are easily identified by their 'fiddleback pattern' and that they have six eyes instead of the more common spider eight eyes.
Although they can deliver a nasty bite, Brown Recluse spiders do not attack people. They defend themselves when they are disturbed when they are in hiding. A brown recluse is more inclined to flee than to fight and their venom is their livelihood so they use it sparingly. Brown Recluse spiders are...well, they are reclusive as reflected in their name. They hide in and around anything because they are both stalkers and ambushers of insects and other spiders that they prey on. When someone disturbs their hideout, the spider may bite in defense and many times it is a "dry bite" so they may not inject their venom. If you live around Brown Recluse Spiders shake your clothes and shoes out before putting them on and be careful when you pick up items that have been left laying around.
Although they can deliver a nasty bite, Brown Recluse spiders do not attack people. They defend themselves when they are disturbed when they are in hiding. A brown recluse is more inclined to flee than to fight and their venom is their livelihood so they use it sparingly. Brown Recluse spiders are...well, they are reclusive as reflected in their name. They hide in and around anything because they are both stalkers and ambushers of insects and other spiders that they prey on. When someone disturbs their hideout, the spider may bite in defense and many times it is a "dry bite" so they may not inject their venom. If you live around Brown Recluse Spiders shake your clothes and shoes out before putting them on and be careful when you pick up items that have been left laying around.
Mar 13, 2021 21:13:06 #
Mar 13, 2021 21:26:30 #
Nice one Sippy. I think I have only seen one or two. Black Widows are much more common down here and come to think of it I don't think I have ever seen a Black Widow photo posted on UHH.
Mar 13, 2021 21:29:40 #
tinusbum wrote:
thats the best BR eyes i have seen!
Thanks, Tinusbum. This one has been preserved for quite some time so it is far from fresh. I suspect that you have them down your way too.
Mar 13, 2021 22:05:42 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Nice one Sippy. I think I have only seen one or two. Black Widows are much more common down here and come to think of it I don't think I have ever seen a Black Widow photo posted on UHH.
Thanks, and we do have the Black Widows here however they too are masters at hiding and they are relatively small so they are not often seen which I suspect most folks prefer. Perhaps I'll come across one for my collection sometime soon.
Mar 13, 2021 22:29:24 #
Another excellent photo. If I had these, I'd have the house bagged and fumigated. Enough dangerous stuff outside in the country!
Mar 13, 2021 23:06:11 #
quixdraw wrote:
Another excellent photo. If I had these, I'd have the house bagged and fumigated. Enough dangerous stuff outside in the country!
Thanks, Quixdraw. I'm very accommodating to insects that I find in the home and I usher them out the door to seek their fortunes elsewhere. The Brown Recluse are a different relationship and they got to go. Not that I don't appreciate what they do I just don't what to press my luck on the odds of encountering one that I did not see first.
I catch them and add them to my collection. My Better Half gives them the ol' Mexican Hat Dance.
Mar 14, 2021 04:50:25 #
Mar 14, 2021 06:29:39 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is one of the very many Brown Recluse Spiders... (show quote)
Another fantastic image!!! Gary
Mar 14, 2021 10:29:35 #
Mar 14, 2021 20:22:48 #
Mar 14, 2021 21:48:02 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
That is really nice Gary, the hairs are so well defined.
Thanks, Brenda. I don't know if they are native to England although they thrive in our area.
Mar 14, 2021 21:48:32 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Another fantastic image!!! Gary
Thanks for viewing and for the feedback.
Mar 14, 2021 21:49:46 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Very nicely done! 👍
Thanks, Mark. I appreciate your viewing and reply.
Mar 14, 2021 21:50:01 #
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