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# Does anyone know their spiders?
I found a spider that looks like this in a bunch of grapes I bought from Tesco's. I don't have a digi camera on me so I drew it. It is only about 18mm or so long, but I've never seen one like it before. The grapes came from Spain and Greece apparently, if that helps. It's got a massive abdomen (or is it thorax?) compared to its head, and has quite distinctive markings. It is also quite glossy. I want to know if it's something interesting.

(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:06, archived)
# it's a cambodian potato spider
(I helped save b3ta! GrandmaOfShoes, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:07, archived)
# thats no spider
is a zulu head dress
(nathan57, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:14, archived)
# l00n
...
(I helped save b3ta! spagaroony, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:16, archived)
# is the zulu on the right
wearing sunglasses?
(Hazhar, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:17, archived)
# yes
...you racist
(nathan57, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:25, archived)
# bindun
(I helped save b3ta! shin0r, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:36, archived)
# Daddy long legs?
(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:08, archived)
# Dunno
but that would make a cool tattoo
(I helped save b3ta! fassit is old, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:08, archived)
# on your face
you goth
(I helped save b3ta! rob, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:09, archived)
# Yes.
Actually no, I'd get it on my taint. :P
(I helped save b3ta! fassit is old, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:11, archived)
# hello
i've heard that a while back a b3tan died, and someone emailed you about it.

everyone on 4thur's rather curious 'bout it, do you remember who it is, please?
(I helped save b3ta! Naive Amoeba Bored Cig, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:13, archived)
# tattoo's generally look poo
(I helped save b3ta! GrandmaOfShoes, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:10, archived)
# Tattoos are crap
only if you don't get something you have designed yourself. Whats the point in getting a tattoo if other people have exactly the same thing?
(I helped save b3ta! fassit is old, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:13, archived)
# come on
I find it hard to draw mickey mouse very well, so I just choose one out of the book.
(I helped save b3ta! Prof UnderCover evitable, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:16, archived)
# its a GrecoSpanish Death Spider
looking directly at it will cause you to catch AIDS.
(Hazhar, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:08, archived)
# Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
I'm a qualified arachnophobe and I can tell you thats a Greek pointy legged black with white triangles spider.
(temper_temper Salmon, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:08, archived)
# Yes.
That'll be one of them there 'spiders' I think. Lucky they didn't charge you extra for it. Either way, stamp on the fucker.

try here: www.ecommercetemplates.com/support/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10502
(I helped save b3ta! Zaphod's Wombat - Never did quite get the hang of, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:08, archived)
# har de har.
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:23, archived)
# Interesting.....
but I don't think it's a lethal one.

Araneus diadematus possibly?

Nicked image, sorry.
(I helped save b3ta! Yamon Benny Harvey. RIP., Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:09, archived)
# Nah
Needs bigger teeth with a bridge.
(temper_temper Salmon, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:10, archived)
# Nope
Nice try but my spider is jet black and quite shiny, almost beetle-like.
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:24, archived)
# does it have a red tinge to it?
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:29, archived)
# Nope
I checked to see if it was a black widow, but it does not have the red hourglass.
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:30, archived)
# is it like this
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:35, archived)
# A bit, yes
But the markings on the back are very clear and well defined, just like in my drawing. Your one looks a little more wishy washy as it were.
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:39, archived)
# Ahhhh
then i think you'll find thet the spider is none other then Steatoda triangulosa.

it is a native UK spider, but is also the only native UK spider that is able to bite you, but don't worry, it's only happened about 5 times in the last 20 years, they're more scared of you. They originaten in the canarie island, but moved here because of the warm climate.

try this link
www.uark.edu/depts/entomolo/museum/steatoda.html
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:46, archived)
# That looks very similar
Except mine is very black and its markings are even more defined.
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:53, archived)
# it could be on of the Steatoda family.
i'll have a quick look for you.

[EDIT]
Looks like you have a female, they tend to be darker in colour.
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:56, archived)
# Thanks for your help.
Says its bite isn't particularly nice but rare.

Nice one.
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 15:21, archived)
# Black Widow
You're dooooooooomed.
(I helped save b3ta! Smallbrainfield, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:09, archived)
# it's a
spider... run!
(I helped save b3ta! spagaroony, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:09, archived)
# Try here:
www.arachnology.org/Arachnology/Pages/Identification.html

(lovely drawing!)
(I helped save b3ta! RedHouse over yonder, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:10, archived)
# Thanks
Nice link but can't find it on there
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:24, archived)
# FUCK!
run, get out of your house now and call environmental health.

thats the spanish 'fuckme' spider, so called because when it bite you scream 'FUCK ME!'
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:11, archived)
# think yourself lucky
I just found this :




in my cutlery draw
(I helped save b3ta! spagaroony, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:12, archived)
# borgeoise?
(baroo_the_cat Valley of Weights, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:37, archived)
# is that the horrible
fucker in copenhagen?
(I helped save b3ta! new_matt, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:44, archived)
# It's known as
a "Grecian Half-moon Spider". I don't recall the latin name. They're pretty rare, and they're relatively harmless for the most part; they can bite but it's not even as bad as a wasp sting. However you do have to be careful; their excretions are fairly poisonous and can cause swelling and sickness, and in some rare cases can cause residual erectile dysfunction, since the poison affects blood vessels. You'll be fine, as long as you don't eat the grapes.
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:12, archived)
# You see...
...you sound like you know exactly what you are talking about. You lost me at the dysfunciton bit...

Why is it I can't find anything about this on-line, hmmm?
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:25, archived)
# erectile - the erectile tissue in the penis
i'm sure you can figure the rest out
(haitch, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:29, archived)
# I know what he's saying
But his story lost credibility at that point. And besides, I've got £1.50 worth of grapes I'm wondering whether I should eat.
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:32, archived)
# You need to ask yourself
if your continued sexual capacity is worth more to you than £1.50.
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:37, archived)
# You complete and utter bastard.
What to do, what to do........? I'll offer them around the office and see if anything happens.
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:40, archived)
# or rub yourself off
after handleing it
(haitch, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:26, archived)
# i hope it's not one of
these
(I helped save b3ta! monkeon schmonkeon, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:13, archived)
# try to outrun it
(I helped save b3ta! Zak McFlimby Twibbling @McFlimby, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:17, archived)
# can i hug it?
it looks hugtastic :)
(I helped save b3ta! GrandmaOfShoes, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:19, archived)
# sure!
he's just a big fluffy bunny really.
Once you get to know him.
and have the anti-venom.
(I helped save b3ta! Zak McFlimby Twibbling @McFlimby, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:27, archived)
#
I found one of these in my sock drawer once
(I helped save b3ta! mozza, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:36, archived)
# Yay!
for Susan Stranks! (Paperplay - kiddies TV from yeeearrsssss back.)
(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:40, archived)
# Orb weaver probably
harmless little fella.
(ALittleMouseWithClogsOn, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:46, archived)
# Looks a bit similar
but not quite right.
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Thu 16 Sep 2004, 14:54, archived)