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October 21st, 2013
06:16 am - The wild kingdom in my bath
Day before yesterday I was menaced after my shower by a giant spider. I screamed, ran, came back, stared at it balefully, went and collected a water glass, trapped it (barely) and hyperventilated. Then got some cardstock and took it outside.
It was too big for me to kill; I don't normally like to kill spiders anyway but the fear thing is atavistic and gets to me. This one was big enough that I was afraid to maim it, and more afraid of the noise I thought killing it would make.
Yes, we took pictures to document. I will put a cut because it is a photo that would startle me unpleasantly. I still don't enjoy looking at it. YMMV.
The text on the paper under the glass is 14 point or so, for comparison.
It was big enough I was pretty proud of myself afterward. I have a strong intellectual appreciation for spiders, but really prefer them to stay outside.
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![[User Picture]](https://l-userpic.livejournal.com/67938559/3174579) | | From: |  mcjulie |
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| Date: | October 21st, 2013 10:49 am (UTC) |
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I salute your courage and shudder in sympathy. Nice work! I'm an admirer of spiders, preferably outside, and their weaving skills. I heartedly approve!
Anon I have a strong intellectual appreciation for spiders, but really prefer them to stay outside.Yes, this. Much as I know they do a good job keeping the insect population down (and some, like the daddy long-legs, keep other types of spiders down), I'd prefer them to do it out of my sight - they can have the garden and under the house, leave indoors to the humans and cats. Oh my goodness! Very brave! |
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