clochette Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 as you know this thread is a non-sensational, information resource on these creatures. Posts are in no way intended to cause alarm, or scare you, or give you nightmares. It's all about giving you facts to help you. When you meet them. Especially in confined spaces. Where your options may be limited. Like in a car [see Val's status update today]. Because they have eight legs, and fat hairy bodies and lots of eyes. And they move very fast. So here's another helpful news update "Spider Horror - Man squashes spider, explodes into tiny little spiders" http://pulse.ng/viral/spider-horror-man-squashes-spider-explodes-into-tiny-little-spiders-id3683639.html . OMG I think I'll think twice now before smaching a spider... If my arachnophobe brain let me the time to do so cause we know how it goes... spider =} crazy reaction 2
Caz Pedroso Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 as you know this thread is a non-sensational, information resource on these creatures. Posts are in no way intended to cause alarm, or scare you, or give you nightmares. It's all about giving you facts to help you. When you meet them. Especially in confined spaces. Where your options may be limited. Like in a car [see Val's status update today]. Because they have eight legs, and fat hairy bodies and lots of eyes. And they move very fast. So here's another helpful news update "Spider Horror - Man squashes spider, explodes into tiny little spiders" http://pulse.ng/viral/spider-horror-man-squashes-spider-explodes-into-tiny-little-spiders-id3683639.html . That's why, no matter how scared I am of them, I use a cup to put them outside. However on one that big ? I'd be running to my dad (yes I know I'm 33 and married, but my husband is scared of the big one's too ). 3
Kitt Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Another Facebook find!!! I would definitely move if I found this in my home!!!! One word about this one... Shotgun! 1
Timothy M. Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 "Spider Horror - Man squashes spider, explodes into tiny little spiders" Hey, this nice Momma spider was quietly minding her hundreds of babies, and the evil giant poked her - perhaps killed her - and all her defenseless little spider kids ran around in terror. Served him right, he should have left Momma alone. (You may be able to tell I'm not scared of spiders - and I love this topic.) 2
Drew Espinosa Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) 8-Legged Freaks is one of my favorite films! Eight Legged Freaks made my fear of spiders an uncompromising hatred of them. Zombie, you- can't complete the thought, I am quite frankly horrified. Thank God you did not post any picture of a Tarantula (NO spider needs to be that big and hairy!!!) Question: Am I sadistic when I take small joy in watching spiders die??? I'm so arachnophobic, that I cannot bring myself to read Wanda Walker's Spiders and Snakes... Edit: spoke too soon, read only the first page, so seeing that this is several pages I am afraid of continuing and possibly seeing those thrice-damned (not intended as foul language) Tarantulas. Edited May 14, 2015 by Drew Espinosa 2
Timothy M. Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Zombie, you- can't complete the thought, I am quite frankly horrified. Thank God you did not post any picture of a Tarantula (NO spider needs to that big and hairy!!!) Edit: spoke too soon, read only the first page, so seeing that this is several pages I am afraid of continuing and possibly seeing those thrice-damned (not intended as foul language) Tarantulas. just avoid post 46 on page 2 and post 52 on the top of page 3 https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/37906-spiders/?p=451688 and Zombie's post 78 at the top of page 4 (+ quoted in post 84 a bit further down) https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/37906-spiders/?p=467819 then you can browse and enjoy the rest of the topic Edited May 13, 2015 by Timothy M. 2
Drew Espinosa Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) just avoid post 46 on page 2 and post 52 on the top of page 3 https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/37906-spiders/?p=451688 and Zombie's post 78 at the top of page 4 https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/topic/37906-spiders/?p=467819 Ha! Like I would look at them, reverse psychology will not work on me!!! Edit: Thinking back on it; there was only ONE spider that I ever truly liked and that was Charlotte from Charlotte's Web Edited May 13, 2015 by Drew Espinosa 2
JamesSavik Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Baby Spiders Reportedly Rain Down on Australian Town May 19, 2015, 1:02 PM ET By Olivia Smith Hot Link to Story Baby spiders are falling from the sky in a town in Australia, according to a local media report. Millions of spiders seemingly dropped from above earlier this month in the town that is about 125 miles southwest of Sydney, the Goulburn Post reported. It quoted a local resident, Ian Watson, who reportedly posted on the Goulburn Community Forum page: "Anyone else experiencing this 'Angel Hair' or maybe aka millions of spiders falling from the sky right now? I’m 10 minutes out of town and you can clearly see hundreds of little spiders floating along with their webs and my home is covered in them. Someone call a scientist!" The scenario, nightmarish as it may be for those who suffer from arachnophobia, is entirely plausible, experts said. "It's a phenomenal event, but it’s not unprecedented,” said Rick Vetter, a retired research associate of entomology at the University of California, Riverside. The main reason this happens is because of a dispersal technique called ballooning, Vetter said. Ballooning occurs after a mother spider lays her eggs and they hatch. more at source ________________________________________________ Yes. It gets worse. Edited May 20, 2015 by jamessavik 2
comicfan Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 James you beat me to that story. I thought I could return the favor to Zombie for a change. 1
clochette Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Baby Spiders Reportedly Rain Down on Australian Town May 19, 2015, 1:02 PM ET By Olivia Smith Hot Link to Story Baby spiders are falling from the sky in a town in Australia, according to a local media report. Millions of spiders seemingly dropped from above earlier this month in the town that is about 125 miles southwest of Sydney, the Goulburn Post reported. It quoted a local resident, Ian Watson, who reportedly posted on the Goulburn Community Forum page: "Anyone else experiencing this 'Angel Hair' or maybe aka millions of spiders falling from the sky right now? I’m 10 minutes out of town and you can clearly see hundreds of little spiders floating along with their webs and my home is covered in them. Someone call a scientist!" The scenario, nightmarish as it may be for those who suffer from arachnophobia, is entirely plausible, experts said. "It's a phenomenal event, but it’s not unprecedented,” said Rick Vetter, a retired research associate of entomology at the University of California, Riverside. The main reason this happens is because of a dispersal technique called ballooning, Vetter said. Ballooning occurs after a mother spider lays her eggs and they hatch. more at source ________________________________________________ Yes. It gets worse. Now I think I'll stay in my house like forever. I'm never going out, or even opening a window knowing something like that can actualy happen for real!! 3
Slytherin Posted June 3, 2015 Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Someone demanded that I posted this Picture here so here it is Too bad the owner of that car has to burn it ! Burn it ! Edited June 3, 2015 by slytherin 2
Drew Espinosa Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 To face my phobia, I am going to post an image of a spider... Guys, I am already shuddering, this is the best I can do Maybe one day I can get over my fears 2
Kitt Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 To face my phobia, I am going to post an image of a spider... Guys, I am already shuddering, this is the best I can do Maybe one day I can get over my fears Don't count on it. Phobia's are defined as an unreasoning fear, no amount of logic or reasoning will alleviate them! 2
Zombie Posted July 22, 2015 Author Posted July 22, 2015 Yesterday I was tipped off about a Youtube vid. The innocent little blue one anonymous source who doesn't want to be named had to take a shower immediately afterwards. But I'm wondering if this was wise. If you listen carefully you can hear the sound of running water, so it's very possible this happened in or near a bathroom...Now there will be those who say I'm just trying to make people run, screaming, to the nearest insane asylum. Or gouge their own eyes out with a spoon so they never again have to see images of such unmitigated horror. But they're just mischief makers because, as regular readers will know, this thread is merely an information resource to help people understand the world around them. Something that folks can browse, in comfort, in their La-Z-Boy recliners, secure in the knowledge that they're safe from these crawling nightmares. Unless, of course, there really is a spiders nest inside their chair. The one they're sitting in. Right now. But, hey, relax! No need to get all alarmed and worked up, because that's most unlikely. Probably...Remember, what you see below can't harm you. It can't crawl into your mind and drive you crazy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE66D3ZY7sQ 2
Victor Gutte Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 That was my reaction two months ago maybe I should start a topic on puppies and kittens ....that might bring me back to normal *keeps shuddering* 1
Drew Espinosa Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 maybe I should start a topic on puppies and kittens ....that might bring me back to normal *keeps shuddering* There is a Cute thread in the Games and Humor Forum 1
Drew Espinosa Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 I told my daughter this would make a great birthday present for her. She vehemently disagreed Erm... you thought spider shoes were a great present for your arachnophobic daughter? I like your sense of humor! 2
LitLover Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Erm... you thought spider shoes were a great present for your arachnophobic daughter? I like your sense of humor! We have a close and loving relationship 1
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted July 24, 2015 Site Moderator Posted July 24, 2015 I was going to say that centipedes give me the willies more than spiders, but then I saw the pictures. Yikes!!!! I hope most of the shots are extreme close ups and they aren't really as big as they seem.....???? 2
Drew Espinosa Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) I was going to say that centipedes give me the willies more than spiders, but then I saw the pictures. Yikes!!!! I hope most of the shots are extreme close ups and they aren't really as big as they seem.....???? Well... the largest spider, the Goliath Bird-Eating Spider, is about the size of a dinner plate. Despite their name, they rarely eat birds... but they are known to eat small mammals, like mice Edited July 24, 2015 by Drew Espinosa 2
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted July 24, 2015 Site Moderator Posted July 24, 2015 Well... the largest spider, the Goliath Bird-Eating Spider, is about the size of a dinner plate. Despite their name, they rarely eat birds... but they are known to eat small mammals, like mice Just so you know, I would've liked your post, but I'm all out of likes (nothing new about the scarcity of those critters). So, while I admire your knowledge of arachnology, I would have been quite content not knowing that little tidbit of information. And, I am forever grateful, they will never habitate my neighbourhood. 1
Site Moderator Reader1810 Posted July 27, 2015 Site Moderator Posted July 27, 2015 Because it IS cute. Absolutely adorable Not when you're looking at from the screen of a mini iPad it's not! Clicked on the link and this nearly leaped off the screen at me 1
Timothy M. Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Not when you're looking at from the screen of a mini iPad it's not! Clicked on the link and this nearly leaped off the screen at me LOL, it almost filled the whole screen of my laptop. No problem ... for me. I like spider and snakes and most other critters. Except wasps. I hate them. 1
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