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.
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.
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.