Had to evict a big ass spider from my room today and was reminded of this meme template. At least it’s easier to evict spiders than cats, the latter don’t fit in measuring cups.

  • mlg@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    Someone here mentioned a while ago that some house spiders learn your active hours and typically come out to hunt when you’re either not around or asleep.

    I usually ignore them because I’d much rather deal with occasional corner cobwebs than literally any other pest hanging around.

    Spiders are the only thing not interested in my food.

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      29 minutes ago

      Spiders being present also ward off pests that you won’t have as many while you have their active predators there. Spiders are bros, just let them do their thing.

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      5 hours ago

      It’s also common knowledge that when you’re inactive (sometimes referred to as asleep) spiders descend into your mouth about 8 times per year. 🫥

    • JargonWagon@lemmy.world
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      6 hours ago

      For real.
      Black Widows and Brown Recluses, no thank you.
      Cellar spiders and jumping spiders - you’re good.

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      6 hours ago

      Not saying you should befriend black widows or anything but they are actually pretty docile and will only bite in extreme situations when they are trapped and it’s the only option. Typically they will just pretend to be dead.

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    7 hours ago

    Nobody cares, but the four fingers angers me.

    I have black widows all over my house, they are welcome here. You are not.

    There’s one right by the front door, waiting for you. They are very patient and well-behaved companions.

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    11 hours ago

    Well, they are not really the same, are they? One is cute, small, furry and graceful. And the other one’s a cat.

  • katy ✨@piefed.blahaj.zone
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    11 hours ago

    ok but also valid me and the spiders have a rule. they stay outside and keep the perimeter clear and i dont freak out T_T

    though as much as i’m terrified of spiders they’ll always end up with me getting the biggest cup you can find, sliding a paper under it, and screaming all the way to the window.

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    11 hours ago

    I always feel bad when I have to remove spiders from the house. I try to be gentle, and I do hope that they stick around outside. There’s more for them out there anyway.

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    11 hours ago

    ITT: Orb Weavers seemingly help to reduce arachnophobia? Chill little dudes, just trying to get by like the rest of us

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    21 hours ago

    As a borderline arachnophobe, I’ve had the privilege of hosting a gorgeous orb weaver in a really awesome spot for this season. She’s got a massive space, where lots of flies come, and it’s in a social area outdoors, but the location is perfectly situated for viewing from a distance so it doesn’t trigger anything for me.

    She has her mate, she’s healthy as hell, and I’m actually dreading the day she passes because it’s become a bit of a ritual daily interaction with her.

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    I’m usually arachnophobic, but once I had an orb weaver decide to live on the back of my work truck. Freaked me out at first, but I let it be. It would come out of it’s hiding spot at night to make its web across the truck, and I would watch it clean up in the morning before I left. Almost got it on my face a few times while doing overnight work. It stayed with me all summer, I could always find it hidden under a door seal or up on the ladder rack, tucked away.

    It was nice almost having a pet. Then, one morning, I get ready to leave for work. The web was still up, tattered, and spider bro was nowhere to be seen…

  • XiJinpingStanAccount@lemmy.ml
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    21 hours ago

    Personally, and idk if there’s a phobia for this, I really don’t like things that are small and fast. If I can’t keep track of something it makes me uncomfortable. So spiders are an ick for me.