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Keep finding these long legged lil bros in my home. This is bro number three so far. Any idea what they are? Super fast and hard to grab and stick in the rescue jar.
I believe that's a Brown Recluse. It appears to have the telltale fiddle on its back.
I kind of hope I'm wrong though.
It might help to know your region on where you live to help get a better id.
More info and a photo to help you determine for yourself. The eye pattern is often the real tell if it's a recluse or not: https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/brown-recluse-violin-spider
Just looked it up. Southern US. Probably a recluse based on my bad internet research. No more hand handling. I yote one out the window into the bushes by hand last week. Whoops.
Bruh that's like the ONE spider you don't touch growing up in the South haha. Their bites are insanely painful.
Don’t forget the necrosis.
Yup they're just straight up carve a hole in your body.
I'm from Canada hahaha. I don't know the first thing about the southern US except if it rattles run.
Also if it swims run (snake).
Ooh noted. What are those?
Water Moccasins and Coral Snakes are both assholes that have a mean venom and swim.
Haha like the other dude said, Water Moccasins (AKA Cottonmouth) and Coral Snakes are two common amphibious snakes you don't want to fuck with. Can be life threatening if you're in remote areas and go without treatment.
Also like the other dude said, definitely do a little research about the dangerous animals in your region if you're new to the South. The nature there is absolutely beautiful but some of it can be quite dangerous to humans/pets. We get taught all this in school as kids so never really occurred to me that, yeah, adults new to the area should def learn it too.
In general if you're not sure, just leave it alone and be aware of your surroundings. Never try to handle or scare a predator unless you absolutely have to. If it suddenly becomes quiet in the woods, heed the warning and slowly move away, as I'm sure you know as a Canadian about large predators. Also figure out how to identify poison oak, it's a motherfucker to get rid of haha.
Hey, thank you so much for the advice. I've got some serious research to do.
I don't know where in the southern U.S. you are, but definitely look up the dangerous animals for wherever you are living or visiting. In Florida, there are only 2 common dangerous-to-humans spiders, I believe: widows and recluses. There are a few snakes. Alligators are obviously dangerous, but you're likely to know when you're in an environment where alligators are likely to be. There are, of course, a number of potential dangerous marine animals. Stay safe, my friends!
Yeah pretty much this except black widows are pretty uncommon indoors and theyre really skiddish. Mostly only hang out under logs/rocks, so you're unlikely to run into one. Recluses love indoors and are violent fuckers. OP is super lucky he didn't get bit honestly.
They are somewhat uncommon indoors, yes, but you do still see them in enclosed places like sheds and garages. I've also seen one hanging out at a gas pump. Of course, there are also lots of widow mimics out there that are pretty harmless to people.
Dude, my bud got bit on his hip and he had an icecream scoop size hole excised and the a skin graft put over it from his ass. You don't want them in your house.
Imagine if it got your hand or head instead... or your butthole.
One of the worst things about existing is anyone can just say this cursed shit and you don't get a choice. You have to imagine it. Thank you.
I agree with that ID. It's pretty spot on.
The comment you replied to is "no record of this comment" for me. What did they say? I was thinking brown recluse because of if the "violin mark" on its back, but I didn't want to duplicate a comment I can't see
You're both on sh1tjustworks, weird you can't see it. This is it though
I believe that's a Brown Recluse. It appears to have the telltale fiddle on its back.
I kind of hope I'm wrong though.
Yeah, that is strange. Thank you for the reply.
Brown recluses for sure
Dude I lived in Georgia for 35 years and never even saw a confirmed brown recluse, it’s possible it’s just a cellar spider but I wouldn’t take any chances if you’ve seen a slew of em already. Call a professional cause you probably have a colony nearby if not under your home
sure looks like a brown recluse. better be careful.
Brown recluse for sure. Just don't make it mad - they're quite non-aggressive and will run away, but they do have a nasty bite. Best to just let it be or relocate it if you can. They do be fast though
This the same thingy?
I don't think so. Thicker legs but I can't see the back pattern. But I'm not even an armchair expert.
Aww, what a cute danger baby