tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post4908654897421374268..comments2024-03-28T06:50:11.258-05:00Comments on Bug Eric: Spider Sunday: Spitting SpidersBug Erichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-4684244025633856412022-11-10T13:13:32.457-06:002022-11-10T13:13:32.457-06:00Hello, I’m from Louisiana and have a spider identi...Hello, I’m from Louisiana and have a spider identification booklet. I believe I’ve identified a spitting spider but am not completely sure. Can you describe the underbelly of this particular spider. <br /><br />The one in question has 3 small black dots in a line across the upper portion of its abdomen. She also has an egg sack with her. Can you describe what a spitting spider’s egg sac looks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-4320973674191907302021-12-02T09:15:31.529-06:002021-12-02T09:15:31.529-06:00Hey guys. Even if a spider is non-venemous, it can...Hey guys. Even if a spider is non-venemous, it can still bite you. The wound may get infected simply from the bacteria on the fangs of the spider. If you think you've been bitten by ANYTHING, clean the wound and seek proper medical attention. (:Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639349658133254910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-23384783186770938782020-01-08T13:32:35.338-06:002020-01-08T13:32:35.338-06:00I live in Rome Italy and believe I was bitten by a...I live in Rome Italy and believe I was bitten by a spitting spider. We have only this type in our house and was bitten as I slept. It itched and turned my whole ankle stiff and swollen😳Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09057977939746858786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-18951431268673008012015-08-12T12:52:36.278-05:002015-08-12T12:52:36.278-05:00I find very pale versions of these fellas around o...I find very pale versions of these fellas around our home in Dallas, TX pretty frequently. Never in a web, always just walking around or chilling on a wall. They're pretty mellow. I tend to escort them gently outside when I find one, but always wonder if they'll inevitably just find their way back in again. The ones I've found are 1.5" long or so, so it's a bit jarring to Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845173449321024791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-84238515037694585912015-01-12T10:33:24.377-06:002015-01-12T10:33:24.377-06:00I woke up to one of these spiders on my arm and se...I woke up to one of these spiders on my arm and set out on the Internet to see what it was and the funny thing is I live in Hemingway South Carolina Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927247412304591933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-37957626793925353192014-03-04T14:43:16.421-06:002014-03-04T14:43:16.421-06:00Never heard of anybody been bitten by a Scytotidae...Never heard of anybody been bitten by a Scytotidae - it's also difficult to imagine, since those species that I know are so small and look so extremely fragile - I would have assumed their chelicerae do not penetrate more than the most superficial layers of the skin. However I am astonished each and every day about the wonders on this planet, so nothing is impossible.Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16669087148858847053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-52266215284134502602014-03-04T10:48:05.556-06:002014-03-04T10:48:05.556-06:00Kelly: No, I haven't heard of anyone else bei...Kelly: No, I haven't heard of anyone else being envenomated by a scytodid. Maybe one of my other readers can shed some light on this. When I have a moment I'll also query other experts and see what I can find. Thank you for sharing your own experience.Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-82948716579514302792014-03-04T04:21:44.662-06:002014-03-04T04:21:44.662-06:00That's understandable, I saw the spider, it lo...That's understandable, I saw the spider, it looked exactly like this <br />http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ozanimals.com/image/albums/australia/Spider/spitting-spider.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ozanimals.com/Spider/Spitting-Spider/Scytodes/thoracica.html&h=200&w=251&sz=1&tbnid=QDhIqH_3QpQ08M:&tbnh=159&tbnw=200&zoom=1&usg=Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411840626173662766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-77529447561071434522014-03-02T11:15:26.164-06:002014-03-02T11:15:26.164-06:00With all due respect, without seeing the offending...With all due respect, without seeing the offending creature I cannot agree on what caused your painful episode. You do have my empathy, though! Hope all is well now.Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-76941262494624896202014-03-01T23:11:56.392-06:002014-03-01T23:11:56.392-06:00Hi Eric,
I was bitten on my neck by a spitting sp...Hi Eric,<br /><br />I was bitten on my neck by a spitting spider or perhaps spat on? in my sleep. Although all the websites I've looked at say that they are not dangerous, they sure do hurt! The pain woke me up and lasted around half an hour, which then turned into burning all through my neck, which lasted another hour or so. I had 3 welts on my neck but no distinct bite marks.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411840626173662766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-23187223506043838822013-05-02T17:53:32.504-05:002013-05-02T17:53:32.504-05:00What Cheryl Vallie has are Long-bodied Cellar Spid...What Cheryl Vallie has are Long-bodied Cellar Spiders, <i>Pholcus phalangioides</i>. No, they are *not* dangerously venomous. In fact, they sometimes kill other spiders.Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-60060453603756264842013-05-02T17:29:27.043-05:002013-05-02T17:29:27.043-05:00Hi Eric, a friend of mine has these spiders in her...Hi Eric, a friend of mine has these spiders in her garage and is concerned if they are poisonous. Is there any way you can tell by this pic. Thnx in advance of any help you can give.<br /><br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=594442383902216&set=a.478456622167460.115174.100000093795058&type=1&theaterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254585018761622907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-33949420221673472052013-03-02T16:44:32.343-06:002013-03-02T16:44:32.343-06:00You're exactly right, Eric, these are the spid...You're exactly right, Eric, these are the spiders dorming in my house. Thank you!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198308922454511888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-20854592086270797432013-02-10T22:36:00.769-06:002013-02-10T22:36:00.769-06:00I'm from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
I always find thes...I'm from Sao Paulo, Brazil.<br />I always find these spiders in my apartment.M40https://www.blogger.com/profile/07304231636316806479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-64746733810552828602012-05-21T20:34:27.380-05:002012-05-21T20:34:27.380-05:00Very interesting, Aniruddha! Thank you for sharin...Very interesting, Aniruddha! Thank you for sharing your own experience. I like learning about the fauna of other nations :-)Bug Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253157009010644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2886700853255525969.post-21074278807501101622012-05-21T10:24:26.438-05:002012-05-21T10:24:26.438-05:00a very interesting note on the Spitting Spiders, E...a very interesting note on the Spitting Spiders, Eric! They are fairly common (Scytodes sp.) in India as well, but are only seen during the wetter seasons - and always rolled up in leaves. The behaviour of the American Scytodes and the India is remarkably different, although they apply the same strategies while hunting prey.Aniruddha Dhamorikarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353702396880646873noreply@blogger.com