Eeek..! It's a Spider!
Mar 13, 2021 20:40:59 #
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 20:42:15 #
Mar 13, 2021 20:51:38 #
kpmac wrote:
That is scary. Great stack, though.
Thanks, Kpmac. I've posted several of the Brown Recluse Spiders for they are plentiful here. They are prominent in your area too so you may come across them often....or they may simply go unnoticed which they would prefer.
Mar 13, 2021 22:52:23 #
Mar 13, 2021 23:01:10 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Beautiful photo.
Dennis
Dennis
Thanks, Dennis. I appreciate the feedback.
Mar 14, 2021 07:11:39 #
RLSprouse
Loc: Encinitas CA (near Sandy Eggo)
Another great shot! Thanks for that and the supplemental info too. I don't think we have them here in the Sandy Eggo area but I could be wrong. We have plenty of black widows, though.
Your specimen looks like he has one of thos sumo wrestler hairdos! I got a chuckle out of the thought. :-)
~ Russ
Your specimen looks like he has one of thos sumo wrestler hairdos! I got a chuckle out of the thought. :-)
~ Russ
Mar 14, 2021 08:24:33 #
Outstanding stack Gary. Perfect lighting. We have these boys here in DE.
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Mar 14, 2021 12:50:04 #
Mar 14, 2021 13:16:52 #
RLSprouse wrote:
Another great shot! Thanks for that and the supplemental info too. I don't think we have them here in the Sandy Eggo area but I could be wrong. We have plenty of black widows, though.
Your specimen looks like he has one of thos sumo wrestler hairdos! I got a chuckle out of the thought. :-)
~ Russ
Your specimen looks like he has one of thos sumo wrestler hairdos! I got a chuckle out of the thought. :-)
~ Russ
Thanks, the darker marking is the "fiddle" shape on its head and back which aids in its identification. I've attached a picture of one of them that I found on our basement floor which shows the marking. She was about the size of a silver dollar before becoming among the dearly departed.
Mar 14, 2021 13:19:11 #
docshark wrote:
Outstanding stack Gary. Perfect lighting. We have these boys here in DE.
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Thanks, Doc. I believe that they are more feared than they deserve however they should never be taken lightly. Of course it is not the ones that you see are the problem, it's those that you don't see that could result in an unwelcome encounter.
Mar 14, 2021 13:20:09 #
HOT Texas wrote:
Download is a must, Super job!!!! 
Thanks, HOT Texas. Replies like yours are what spurs me on to share more.
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Mar 15, 2021 19:09:36 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is one of the very many Brown Recluse Spiders... (show quote)
Sippy, excellent and scary.
Greg
Mar 15, 2021 22:16:17 #
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