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Maximo · 10-01-2013, 09:47 AM

Happy to see and hear that Gizmo is doing well. It's hard to believe a spider, as nasty as what they are, can cause such a wound.

I have been on spider patrol in the house and outside. Finding huge boogers right outside our doors and windows. Eeeek!

ladyjane · 10-01-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Happy to see and hear that Gizmo is doing well. It's hard to believe a spider, as nasty as what they are, can cause such a wound.

I have been on spider patrol in the house and outside. Finding huge boogers right outside our doors and windows. Eeeek!

I HATE them and know I really should not .. just wish they would stay OUT of my house. I found one in the hall last night.

It was not a recluse, but I don't want to see ANY of them and especially not after what happened to poor Gizmo. That thing was nasty.

Maximo · 10-01-2013, 08:32 PM

Spiders are interesting, but I agree, don't want them in the house knowing the damage they can cause. Even the little ones can do harm.

This is what I am finding right outside our doors, almost 2 inches long

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spider.jpg

ladyjane · 10-01-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Spiders are interesting, but I agree, don't want them in the house knowing the damage they can cause. Even the little ones can do harm.

This is what I am finding right outside our doors, almost 2 inches long

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Attachment 392569

Oh...that is a garden orb. They are ok....I don't know that they even bite. I have some pics of one from a few years ago...I used to see them in my backyard a lot. Have not seen them in the past couple of years.

http://ladyjane.net/spider/spider5.jpg

I agree that they are very creepy looking.

Maximo · 10-01-2013, 08:38 PM

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Oh...that is a garden orb. They are ok....I don't know that they even bite. I have some pics of one from a few years ago...I used to see them in my backyard a lot. Have not seen them in the past couple of years.

http://ladyjane.net/spider/spider5.jpg

I agree that they are very creepy looking.

Very creepy! Great picture. When it rains, I can see the monster webs hanging from the eaves of the roof. We look like we are decorated for Halloween. Can't walk through the yard without plowing through webs.

ladyjane · 10-01-2013, 08:38 PM

OK...had to go do a quick read...they do bite but rarely. I would imagine if provked...but they say the bite is mild.

I was always creeped out that they lived on my patio .. they came out an night and were gone during the day so it bothered me that they could be just anywhere. I usually would try to relocate them to another spot in the yard, but they always came back to the patio. I think it was because there were more bugs due to the light.

ladyjane · 10-01-2013, 08:39 PM

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Very creepy! Great picture. When it rains, I can see the monster webs hanging from the eaves of the roof. We look like we are decorated for Halloween. Can't walk through the yard without plowing through webs.

hahhaha...cheap decorations

Oh, I hate walking into a web. *shudder*

ladyjane · 10-01-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

Spiders are interesting, but I agree, don't want them in the house knowing the damage they can cause. Even the little ones can do harm.

This is what I am finding right outside our doors, almost 2 inches long

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Attachment 392569

Speaking of good shots....I really do like this one!!

Maximo · 10-01-2013, 08:41 PM

Locating around the lights to catch more bugs makes sense. That is where ours are concentrated. I have to confess, I Raid-ed the one by our back door, above the piddle pad garbage bag, last night. Didn't want him jumping on me.

ladyjane · 10-01-2013, 08:45 PM

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Locating around the lights to catch more bugs makes sense. That is where ours are concentrated. I have to confess, I Raid-ed the one by our back door, above the piddle pad garbage bag, last night. Didn't want him jumping on me.

Killer!

Honestly though, they are probably more afraid of us than the other way around. Although, I am not so sure...because they totally freak me out. I did *sort of* get over my fear of those orbs and started using a broom to relocate them. But, even then, if they fell off the broom, I would freak out. One night my son was visiting and that happened....I had talked him into relocating the one that was out there....he ended up stomping on it after I performed and he was mad at me afterwards...said it was my fault he killed it. hahah

Maximo · 10-01-2013, 08:49 PM

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Killer!

Honestly though, they are probably more afraid of us than the other way around. Although, I am not so sure...because they totally freak me out. I did *sort of* get over my fear of those orbs and started using a broom to relocate them. But, even then, if they fell off the broom, I would freak out. One night my son was visiting and that happened....I had talked him into relocating the one that was out there....he ended up stomping on it after I performed and he was mad at me afterwards...said it was my fault he killed it. hahah

LOL, your son blaming you.

I felt guilty killing Mr. Spider, innocently trying to find his next meal.

ladyjane · 10-01-2013, 08:56 PM

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LOL, your son blaming you.

I felt guilty killing Mr. Spider, innocently trying to find his next meal.

Yeah, I always feel badly about it, but sometimes it must be done. I had a friend who used to pick them up and take them outside. I was at her house one day and a spider came out of her floral arrangement...I freaked and was ready to smash it and she had a fit. Marian passed many years ago....to this day when I kill a spider I apologize to her.

I feel badly, but not enough to pick one up and give it an escort out to my yard.

MomtoJasper · 10-02-2013, 11:00 PM

So happy that Gizmo is better. His wound definitely looks much better.

Julia's healed. The hair still hasn't grown back and the dead skin is all gone. But...there is a knot under the skin. It doesn't bother her if we apply pressure. Its solid though, not fluid filled. I think we should take her back to the vet just to make sure she is okay. DH thinks she is fine and the knot is probably just skin tissue or something.

Opinions please??

ladyjane · 10-02-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MomtoJasper

So happy that Gizmo is better. His wound definitely looks much better.

Julia's healed. The hair still hasn't grown back and the dead skin is all gone. But...there is a knot under the skin. It doesn't bother her if we apply pressure. Its solid though, not fluid filled. I think we should take her back to the vet just to make sure she is okay. DH thinks she is fine and the knot is probably just skin tissue or something.

Opinions please??

My guess is that it is probably scar tissue. These wounds are so deep. I would just keep an eye on it and if it changes, then see a vet.

MomtoJasper · 10-02-2013, 11:32 PM

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My guess is that it is probably scar tissue. These wounds are so deep. I would just keep an eye on it and if it changes, then see a vet.

Thanks, Linda! I trust your judgement completely!! I will keep an eye on it.

10-01-2013, 09:47 AM	#106
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Happy to see and hear that Gizmo is doing well. It's hard to believe a spider, as nasty as what they are, can cause such a wound. I have been on spider patrol in the house and outside. Finding huge boogers right outside our doors and windows. Eeeek! __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

10-01-2013, 08:32 PM	#108
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Spiders are interesting, but I agree, don't want them in the house knowing the damage they can cause. Even the little ones can do harm. This is what I am finding right outside our doors, almost 2 inches long : spider.jpg __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

10-01-2013, 08:38 PM	#111
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	OK...had to go do a quick read...they do bite but rarely. I would imagine if provked...but they say the bite is mild. I was always creeped out that they lived on my patio .. they came out an night and were gone during the day so it bothered me that they could be just anywhere. I usually would try to relocate them to another spot in the yard, but they always came back to the patio. I think it was because there were more bugs due to the light. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-01-2013, 08:41 PM	#114
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Locating around the lights to catch more bugs makes sense. That is where ours are concentrated. I have to confess, I Raid-ed the one by our back door, above the piddle pad garbage bag, last night. Didn't want him jumping on me. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

10-02-2013, 11:00 PM	#118
MomtoJasper Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Munford, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,598 Blog Entries: 2	So happy that Gizmo is better. His wound definitely looks much better. Julia's healed. The hair still hasn't grown back and the dead skin is all gone. But...there is a knot under the skin. It doesn't bother her if we apply pressure. Its solid though, not fluid filled. I think we should take her back to the vet just to make sure she is okay. DH thinks she is fine and the knot is probably just skin tissue or something. Opinions please?? __________________ Steph & Jasper