Birthdays

[Lyn L]

Well now I know what they look like, but mine yesterday was definitely a tarantula   it's legs spanned about 2 1/2"  across  . OK a small  tarantula 

[stuartwaters]

Stuart. I wouldn't recognise a false widow spider but always catch them in a cloth before putting outside. I hate flies, so don't kill spiders.

They're about an inch across, dark brown with a white hourglass shaped mark on their back. They like dark, damp places and are commonly found lurking under manhole covers. They're not a native species but have gained a foothold in the UK. I had one crawl up inside my trouser leg and bite the back of my knee after lifting a manhole cover somewhere in London. I've also had one inside my hard hat recently but shook it out before it sank its fangs into me.

[Lyn L]

Castle261,
That's what I do with a glass , it's quite a tall one and when the spider eventually gives up and gets in !!  the bit of kitchen roll over the top and held tightly by me , won't let it get out until outside. Have rescued bees in the same way but always give them some sugar water first. I wouldn't know a False Widow either, they all just have horrible bodies and lots of legs

[MartinR]

Hmm, flies get swatted, wasps get ushered to an open window and spiders are welcome guests.

[castle261]

My way of catching spiders, wasps, flies, is to get a wide neck bottle & a piece of card.
A small bottle for catching items on a window pane - slide bottle over object - then put
card over bottle neck - release object outside home - unharmed - For quickness use - M-T MATCHBOX.

[Dave Smith]

Stuart. I wouldn't recognise a false widow spider but always catch them in a cloth before putting outside. I hate flies, so don't kill spiders.

[Lyn L]

Thank you  and the nice poem too 

[castle261]

A Happy Birthday to YOU - Lyn L

You are the lady, I have not met
You are the lady, missed my net
Seems the only one, now online
Your views on topics, are all fine.

[stuartwaters]

My job too, although I usually just pick them up and throw them out of the front door. The only ones I won't pick up are the False Widow spiders. I've been bitten by one of those and it's not an experience I'd repeat by choice. For those who've not been bitten by a False Widow spider, it's like being stung by a bee.

[Lyn L]

It used to be my late hubby's job but now my treat ( ugh)  and I won't even look in my shed  Thanks for the birthday wish x

[Lutonman]

Happy Birthday Lyn L and well done with the spider, I have the job of collecting and disposal in our house, but since moving not seen so many in our new place except when pulling down and old shed.

[Lyn L]

That was with great trepidation Dave,  small ones aren't a problem but this had a huge body and legs and didn't give up willingly    but I survived  it may not outside .

[DaveTheTrain]

  I have to sort out the spider problem myself . There was a tarantula sized one on my front window ( huge ) and I'm not a lover of any spiders    but a glass and a bit of kitchen roll hey presto outside we go 

I admire your bravery, Lyn.  Spiders are not for me.  If I see one it gets splatted as quickly as possible with whatever is to hand.  I could not tame it into a glass.... agghhhhh  .  ps, Many happy returns of the day.
DTT

[Lyn L]

Very true Dave, fingers crossed things improve sooner rather than later x
 Thanks for the birthday wishes.
Another thing with being indoors on my own, I have to sort out the spider problem myself . There was a tarantula sized one on my front window ( huge ) and I'm not a lover of any spiders    but a glass and a bit of kitchen roll hey presto outside we go. What an exciting birthday 

[Dave Smith]

Lyn, And many happy returns from me. Us oldies all live in fear of getting something or other, such are the penalties of living all this time!