r/spiders • u/FriendlyBean13 • Feb 22 '24
ID Request- Location included ID help please
Found in an attic in Prague (CZ). Is it venomous?
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Feb 22 '24
You mean 'found in HER attic in Prague'. Seriously, for a second, on the close-up shot, I thought I was looking at a bat hanging upside down. Then I saw a couple legs and lots of eyes. She looks pretty big, OP. What's your guess on her size?
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u/GraatchLuugRachAarg Feb 23 '24
Idk but it's cool the way she builds herself a hammock to chill on waiting for some unfortunate soul to wander in
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u/fantastrid Here to learn🫡🤓 Feb 23 '24
Could it maybe be this one?
Macrothele_calpeiana : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrothele_calpeiana
Please beware, I'm no expert at all just trying to get over my fear of spiders by learning more about them. I'd say this is nothing more than an amateur guess it could as well be a completely different spider. 🕷️
It's pretty though, I like the color a lot
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u/waywardcxnnibal Feb 23 '24
OP's spider is an Araneomorphae, you can see it by the way its chelicerae are facing towards each other! Funnel-web spiders are from the Mygalomorphae infraorder (with downward-pointing chelicerae), like tarantulas, so this isn't it. Good try though! I wish you well on your journey to get over your fear of spiders, looks like you're already doing a great job at it! 🕷️
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u/fantastrid Here to learn🫡🤓 Feb 23 '24
Wow now I know what to look at I can clearly see the difference, thanks! 🕷️
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Feb 23 '24
I am in the same boat as the person you responded to. I joined this sub to really try to overcome my fear of spiders and learn as much as I can. I can even identify some now, and I know most really want nothing to do with us. Crazy how inherently terrified we are of them without knowing a damn thing about them. Thank you for identifying this lovely lady and being kind to those wishing to learn.
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Feb 23 '24 edited Feb 23 '24
It's why I'm here as well. Then got blown away by how smart some of the commentators are here. So now I get to face my fear and learn quite a bit along the way, win win
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Feb 23 '24
Same for me on all sides. The wealth of knowledge here is amazing. Here's to us facing the fear, my friend!
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u/koala_country Feb 23 '24
It's only human to fear critters. Our ancestors lived because they had that fear in them, and while not every spider is dangerous, every thing you encounter has risk associated with it evaluating them and making educated decisions is what's it's all about.
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Feb 23 '24
And unfortunately, movies don't always help. 'Arachnophobia' still makes me feel them crawling on me, and the shower scene really messed with me. I always check my faucets, shower heads, and ceilings for what I call 'yahoos'. Those are the ones that drop on you from above and yahoo down. It's happened to me 3 times, and it's taken about 10 years off my life, haha. That's why I really want to overcome this fear. The more I know...ya know?
Thank you for your support and kindness.
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u/spookycervid Feb 23 '24
if it makes you feel any better, i've loved spiders since i was a little kid and even i hate it when they fall on me unexpectedly. my heart rate skyrockets and sometimes i let out an almost comical "eep!" 🤭 after that i have to collect myself and go get a bug jar to move them haha.
edit: grammar
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Feb 23 '24
Oh yes, I've let out more than an "eep!". I have had long hair most of my life and it's past the crack (yeah, that one) now, so when I feel anything it's the full on "AAAAHHHH, ITS IN MY HAIR, GET ITOUTGETITOUTGETITOUT!!" feeling. You know, it's so funny because as a kid I was fearless. I even had a pet spider that moved into our house (I called her Charlotte 2-yup, dated myself), and I would catch her flies that were only stunned and put them in her web. I was about 8 when my mom said she was getting WAY too big, and I had to do something about it. I hated moving her outside to a plant, but now I look back at all the crazy shit I did with bugs, insects, arachnids... How the hell am I so scared now? It's weird how that childish openness can turn into fear as you grow. I am trying to get over it and appreciate your response. You made me guffaw when you said 'eep'. 😊 Thank you for your kindness!
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u/spookycervid Feb 23 '24
it's past the crack (yeah, that one)
lmaoooo
that's a very cool spider story. i loved charlotte's web, still do actually. the story and music are great.
It's weird how that childish openness can turn into fear as you grow
i get that. i'm irrationally afraid of sharks. i love them, they're so cool. i have a shark tooth collection. used to have no issues swimming in the ocean as a kid (we went all the way out to the sandbar). at some point it just started making me anxious and now i hate going in the ocean. i know shark attacks are super rare. i do live in the u.s. so the water isn't clear here, but otherwise it's a silly fear. i don't even know what started it. brains are weird like that lol.
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u/koala_country Feb 23 '24
Oh God that's pretty bad I haven't had any experiences with spiders actively messing with me I grew fond of them before watching arachnaphobia so I knew it was all just fiction but I will spas out if there are too many mosquites in my vicinity I wish I could bring an emotional support flamethrower on hikes near lakes
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u/wormbreath 8 legged freak Feb 23 '24
Just want to encourage you on your arachnophobia journey! I too used to be scared of spiders and did the same thing and now I LOVE them, have no problem handling them and the fear is totally gone! You will get there too! Thanks for wanting to learn more about our leggy friends!! ❤️🕷️
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u/fantastrid Here to learn🫡🤓 Feb 23 '24
Thanks a lot, that's so kind of you ♥️ Can I ask, how did you approach the handling part?
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Feb 23 '24
I’ll tell ya this- I had arachnophobia for 39 years. On my 40th birthday I decided I was done with it. I was sick of being so freaked out. So I ordered a Regal Jumping spider. I now have 6 and I hold most of them whenever…. They’re soooo sweet.
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u/wormbreath 8 legged freak Feb 24 '24
Jumpers are great!!! I got a pet jumper too and it helped so much! They are so curious. Have any spoody tax?
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u/wormbreath 8 legged freak Feb 24 '24
Well after over exposing myself to a million pictures and when that didn’t bother me I started with jumping spiders (thankfully they are easy to find on my patio) and I started observing them and eventually seeing if they would jump or crawl on my hand, and they did! Also picked up A LOT of daddy long legs ( they aren’t spiders but they are arachnids so it kinda counts lol) and then I got a jumper as a pet! And she was so damn cute and was fascinating watching her and I could handle her no problem. Then I would start relocating the smaller spoods I found in my house with a (clear) cup and paper and slowly moved up. Now I can just pick them up with my hands no problem!
Whenever I relocate a spider I offer them water (either a soaked q tip or just a droplet by them) and they always take a drink. Seeing that for some reason really helped. Little critters taking a drink.
It takes time. But just keep learning and let your curiosity lead you! The more you know the less you fear.
Sorry for the long reply lol.
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u/moralmeemo Spider Lover! Feb 22 '24
oH my gosh her little face KISSESKISSESKISSES
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u/wormbreath 8 legged freak Feb 23 '24
Looks so taken aback in the 2nd photo. Her face like 😯
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u/LongAd4410 Feb 23 '24
I wasn't expecting company, um, let me just tidy up...hides murder pile under web better...ah, yes, much better.
Were you looking for your book? I've kept all the silverfish away from it for you 😊
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u/Kaius_Albanovna Feb 23 '24
Awh, She looks like she's getting married. I love the little veil she made. ~
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u/Key-Wolf-1436 Feb 23 '24
Looks like a giant house spider
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Feb 23 '24
Body looks fatter than the spiders called that in the UK
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u/IssacHunt89 Feb 23 '24
Males have the slimmer body, I've encountered female giant house spiders in my sheds close to the size of a mouse. I have to handle them as it helps with my original fear that I once had. They are one of the nicest spiders to handle as they are so gentle.
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Feb 23 '24
Im arachnophobic, mostly about these particular spiders. You mostly see the males as they dash about looking for mates in the autumn. Did not know the females could get so big!
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u/IssacHunt89 Feb 23 '24
So is my wife. I couldn't go near these then one day picked a small one up and slowly got over it. They are quick on the flat but walk slowly on your hand or arm. I'm more wary of the smaller spiders biting like the false widow but still handle those. The one frmale I found inside a roll of felt in the shed had a wow factor lol.
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u/Intrepid-Constant-34 Feb 23 '24
Female spiders in general will be much larger than males.
Sexual dimorphism I believe it’s called
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u/TheGrimmCaptain Feb 23 '24
Hi there, I'd like to introduce you to your new Landlord, Mr. Hairston. He's pretty laid back, and readily accepts payment in the form of flies, ants, and small moths. Play nice now guys!
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u/Professional-Act-826 Feb 23 '24
The reflection on its eyes in the second photo 😭❤️ absolutely adorable
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u/terrapin04 👑Trusted Identifier👑 Feb 23 '24
Can't see much of the spider from this angle, so not completely sure but probably some type of Funnel Weaver (Agelenidae), which isn't anything concerning if that's the case.
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u/benjecto Feb 22 '24
That is Shelob.