ck10_9 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Hi All Just posted Wildlife Wednesdy 5 on my photo blog (Huntsman Spider) and was thinking about the % of people that are scared of spiders. Who here would be able to deal with this guy if he were in the house or would just leg it? Australia Daily Photo: Wildlife Wednesday 5 I have to say that I am in the "Deal with it" camp, but only with a bowl and a magazine to slide under it!! (Don't beleive in killing spiders you see) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36762 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I'm in the 'if its got 8 legs and you're in Australia, bash the sh7t out of it' camp hunstmen are terrifying especially when the rear up on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brideycollette Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Leave it the keys and tell it to make sure it locks up after :laugh:cus im out of there ! ( honestly ? lol deal with it . Saw one when we visited a while back in oz and to be honest i didn't freak which surprised me ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SDJ&A Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 That looks like a little one. Not seen one in the wild but have seen some big ones in the wildlife parks and on the tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepywombat Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I would like to think he would have respect for my arachnobobia and walk calmly away with his family... As much as I would like to think I could deal with it - I would possibly have to call in some help whilst I hid in the RSL!!! Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck10_9 Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 That's pretty poor show hardpom - I think spiders are pretty misunderstood. Sleepywombat - I like the idea of hiding where the alcohol is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepywombat Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 It's the only place to do it ck10_9 :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36762 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 That's pretty poor show hardpom - I think spiders are pretty misunderstood.Sleepywombat - I like the idea of hiding where the alcohol is!! I know, they are misunderstood. I misunderstand why there are so many venomous ones here. In vic it's redbacks, in NSw it's funnel webs, in qld there are poisonous hunstmen, etc etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck10_9 Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Huntsman ain't poisonous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cazbeckham Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I'M SCARED OF ALL SPIDERS AND CREEPY CRAWLIES - but I love Australia soooooo much I am staying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janine the party queen Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I hate spiders but as long as I am armed with Mortein and a boot Im fine.Huntsmen however Im a wuss and usually call for reinforcements !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I'm pretty scared of spiders :unsure: If I saw the one in your photo I'd scream and run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36762 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Huntsman ain't poisonous see I told you I misunderstood them. I still squash the buggers when I see them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krav3R Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 How about the funnel web spider? ...they look really nasty:vampire: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepywombat Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I hate spiders but as long as I am armed with Mortein and a boot Im fine.Huntsmen however Im a wuss and usually call for reinforcements !!!!!!!! What's Mortein? Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krav3R Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Hi All Just posted Wildlife Wednesdy 5 on my photo blog (Huntsman Spider) and was thinking about the % of people that are scared of spiders. Who here would be able to deal with this guy if he were in the house or would just leg it? Australia Daily Photo: Wildlife Wednesday 5 I have to say that I am in the "Deal with it" camp, but only with a bowl and a magazine to slide under it!! (Don't beleive in killing spiders you see) Hey CK I know what you mean...I'm not very fond of creepy crawlies myself (I think a lot of you out there feels the same :yes:)...but with spiders, I don't go out bashing the hell out of 'em when I see one...common household spiders I can live with, I usually pick it up & take it outside the house...but I won't take chances with the venomous ones (you can tell coz most of them have shiny bodies)...safety of the family comes first, If I have to "exterminate" so be it...I'll do whatever is necessary, especially when you have kids around. The Huntsman looks a bit intimidating due to its size.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krav3R Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 What's Mortein? Cx Mortein = Insect Spray :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest One Hour Photo Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Scared ...... bloody terrified ... As I am here on my own I have wondered what I would do if confronted with a biggy. Has anyone ever been in a position where they had no-one to help and called the cops. I am serious, I would be screaming and I can't think of anything else I could do but call 000, would they help or tell me to bugger off....... If they did come and deal with the emergency, I would then need a week (or two or three) in a Psyc ward to get over the trauma .... Mostly I am consider myself pretty tuff, I can honestly say I would rather have to deal with a 6' drunk, with a large knife than a horrible, creepy, hairy thing ...... I really do worry about this - advice anyone ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepywombat Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Mortein = Insect Spray :wink: A spray that works on spiders? Now that is MAGIC!!!! Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36762 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Scared ...... bloody terrified ... As I am here on my own I have wondered what I would do if confronted with a biggy. Has anyone ever been in a position where they had no-one to help and called the cops. I am serious, I would be screaming and I can't think of anything else I could do but call 000, would they help or tell me to bugger off....... If they did come and deal with the emergency, I would then need a week (or two or three) in a Psyc ward to get over the trauma .... Mostly I am consider myself pretty tuff, I can honestly say I would rather have to deal with a 6' drunk, with a large knife than a horrible, creepy, hairy thing ...... I really do worry about this - advice anyone ????? MORTEIN. IF ITs BIG YOU MAY NEED A WHOLE CAN THOUGH. WHEN IT DROPS OFF THE CEILING GET A CRICKET BAT AND SCORE A FEW CENTURIES WITH IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Scared ...... bloody terrified ... As I am here on my own I have wondered what I would do if confronted with a biggy. Has anyone ever been in a position where they had no-one to help and called the cops. I am serious, I would be screaming and I can't think of anything else I could do but call 000, would they help or tell me to bugger off....... If they did come and deal with the emergency, I would then need a week (or two or three) in a Psyc ward to get over the trauma .... Mostly I am consider myself pretty tuff, I can honestly say I would rather have to deal with a 6' drunk, with a large knife than a horrible, creepy, hairy thing ...... I really do worry about this - advice anyone ????? When I was living in Karratha WA I really did expect to see more insects than I did. We regularly had the house sprayed courtesy of a company Chris ( once every 6 months) and all I saw were dead cockroaches on occasions. Here in Tasmania, I have confronted quite a few Huntsmen, and I dont like them at all. They probably came in with the firewood and my husband disposes of them diplomatically and quietly:frown:. I will order one of these catchers..Spider Catcher Plus . FearDrop... this is a 24/7 on line phobiacentre, just sign the disclaimer and privacy part at the bottom Spider phobia treatment goes online - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) :wubclub:Susie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest One Hour Photo Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 FearDrop... this is a 24/7 on line phobiacentre, just sign the disclaimer and privacy part at the bottom Spider phobia treatment goes online - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) :wubclub:Susie Many thanks - I have signed up, will let you know how I get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck10_9 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 LOL - who would have thought that this kind of thing existed! Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzy27 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 We had a funnel web in the house last week. It didn't even phase me lol just whacked it in a bowl and tossed it over the fence lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36762 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 We had a funnel web in the house last week. It didn't even phase me lol just whacked it in a bowl and tossed it over the fence lol blimey, Steve Irwin reincarnate! watch out for stingrays though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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