portlaunay Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Just found this in our garden.Pretty big meal for such a modest spid. If I'm right the Gecko is paralysed and is just having his insides sucked out. Isn't nature fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piccolo Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My biggest fear is my daughter finding one of these in the garden and not realising the danger. Can anyone assuage my fears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingpongpom2 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Whoa fantastic pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoon101 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 hi guys !! my hubby just found 1 with lots of baby's in our car port !!! now need more killing spray lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piccolo Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 ok you guys are NOT making me feel any better!! Hpw do you prevent your kids from going near them??? I mean, 2-3 year olds are v curious little beings!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackboots Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 http://www.termite.com.au/spider-identification.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackboots Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 coopex from bunnings , mortein bombs and a slipper !! we sat and watched a big bee kill a huge huntsman over here through our window once .. eek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 ok you guys are NOT making me feel any better!! Hpw do you prevent your kids from going near them??? The same way you stop them talking to strangers or running into the road or walking on cliff tops or swimming in the ocean. It's the same as with any hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bexy71 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 That's horrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piccolo Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 jackboots that link freaked me out no end!! Think I might stay in Ireland!! I remember a snake slithering across the path in front of me one night on my way home from work in Broome and the bats too. Funny thing is I was so used to it by then, it didn't phase me a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jon&Beth Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Im freaked out too! I cant cope with our 'safe' spiders nevermind these beasties and the babies are a worry....I have a 1yr old and 3yr old the 3yr old wouldnt touch one as she doesn't like them here but my 1yr old eats everything! lol..........seriously I know you can teach them to leave them well alone but I worry about one getting in a shoe or hiding somewhere they might put their hand at a park x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Ok, I've been here for 6 weeks and they are all over the garden/garage BUT, you just deal with them, it's really very easy. We reduce the number of webs every couple of days just by brushing them up with a broom, this means they don't get the chance to lay any eggs and have to relocate. I really, really hate killing anything and so will always try to catch them and take them well away from the house but if it was a choice between them and my 1 year old I'd reach for the thong/Mortein every time. It's quite rare to find Redbacks in the house but they do seem to like the space behind our front door, we just break up the web as soon as we see it. Had a Huntsman in the house but left it alone - they love mozzies so very happy we have one running around and they are lightning fast and keep well away from you. Not seen a snake but they are hard to find in the city - I've heard dunes at remote beaches or dense bush in parkland can home them but everywhere we go the kids invariably ask "Are there snakes in there?" They'll get a different answer from everyone present so it's best just to keep on the well trodden path. If you fancy going for a stroll in the hills in thongs and shorts then good luck, you just have to be sensible. This site has some useful information and sensible advice; http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/australian_snakes.html There's no way anyone can really give you the reassurance you seek, you just gotta get here and...........................she'll be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda@no9 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I hate and I mean HATE spiders, however, for me it's a respect thing. You know to keep away or to destroy, so keep calm and do what needs must. Yep and when we arrive and you hear constant screaming...that'll be me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Woke up to a massive huntsman spider (honestly big as a trantula), freaked me out ... no idea how it sneaked in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda@no9 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I kind of freaked when watching that relocation programme and a guy who was looking to settle in the country said. "We had to catch the hunstman with a pool net!" Ok then..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Woke up to a massive huntsman spider (honestly big as a trantula), freaked me out ... no idea how it sneaked in They are like ninja's, they're everywhere, watching, waiting. They dare each other to crawl over you when you're asleep without waking you, they're very good at it. You hate me now don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda@no9 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 They dare each other to crawl over you when you're asleep without waking you, they're very good at it. You hate me now don't you? DON'T even go there!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthPomToBe Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Ha ha ha! Portlaunay you are terrible!! Honestly it is not as bad as you think, you adapt so easy. I used to be really scared of spiders in the UK but in the 5 months being here I have seen so many different types and size of spiders that now I actually find them quite fascinating. I could probably identify a spider better than most Aussies now because of all the research I do every time I see one to make sure it isn't poisonous. You have to remember that most of the spiders are doing you a favor and eating flies and mozzies, and believe me you need any help you can get with reducing the flies because they stick to you here. My policy here is if it can bite and really put anyone in danger then kill it but if it aint gonna hurt you then it good to keep around to keep the smaller beasties away. And remember that huntsman eat redbacks. As to the case of the little ones getting too close, when we first arrived I dealt with that by making a huge fuss any time I seen a creepy crawly, I would grab my 2 yo away and tell him not to go near, even if it was just a beetle or something. Sounds severe but now if he sees anything he will run and get me to check it out first and if it is safe we look at the insects together and talk about them so he isnt too scared. Does that make sense? lol. when i read it back to myself it looks as clear as mud but it late and bed time so Ill leave it at that! lol All the best Bev x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doodlebee Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Those photos are mesmerising. Wow! I'll definitely be teaching my boys to respect spiders out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hoons Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I'm bringing my Dyson with me ... just to deal with spiders! :smile2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda@no9 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I'm bringing my Dyson with me ... just to deal with spiders! :smile2: I think you'll need a bigger nozzle (for the nija hunstmen!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulandDeb Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Yeah at least this big [ATTACH=CONFIG]459[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackboots Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 IncY WinCY SpidEr climED up The SpouT ..AlonG caMe thE rain And ....... get the slippers out ... :ssign11: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinkerbell Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 how can you possibly relax with these buggers walking around!!! do they get in top floor apartments, surely they cant be bothered climbing that high!!! I think ill get a tpo floor flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinkerbell Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 the link to the sprider identification that was posted - this is the funniest thing ive ever read.... 'Be careful not to walk into their webs at night - the fright of this spider crawling over one's face can be terrifying and may cause a heart attack, particularly to the susceptible over 50 year olds' hahha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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