<p>Oh my God - that bite picture was disgusting. In terms of spider stories I can remember laying in my bed one night reading and then re-focusing my eyes to see a spider suspended in mid-air right in front of the words of my book. I freeeeeeeaked and did some sort of crazy combat roll out of my bed. I don’t think I’ve ever moved quite so fast. The spider, possibly realizing that he was now in imminent danger, quickly retreated back up his silky little line and scurried into a tiny crack in the ceiling. </p>
<p>if it is truly a brown recluse, there will be others. They live in groups.</p>
<p>I found some that i thought were brown recluse spiders. After killing 3, i realized there were desert recluse spiders and of no harm, even with their massive size. Since then i have been squashing spiders with my hand and am no longer paralyzed by their presence. Instead i attack, demolish and of course giggle myself silly. You can find a map denoting where brown recluse spiders can be found. If you area is not on the map, it is highly unlikely that you saw a brown recluse. Best way to find out would be to capture it and take it to the local university, baring that they actually have a department that can handle such a case. I have UCR in my backyard and they promote on the internet - bring in your spiders if you think they are a brown recluse. So far all have been imposters. The few they have found were found by the university scientist.</p>
<p>And the Inland Empire is crawling with black widows. After a while, you just get used to it. Coexistence people, it is possible. But it is still nice to realese your anger on these little helpless creatures.</p>
<p>disturbing…they have eight legs! I will help a lady bug out the door gently, but spiders shall die, unless they are not bothering me and they aren’t hideous or HUMUNGO. I have left many of my foe alive so they may see another day. I can always attack later. Maybe by then, reinforcements would have arrived and i can just take them all down. Remember they have eight legs and can crawl upside down, vertically etc. THEY have the advantage.</p>
<p>What I found disturbing was that you seemed to enjoy squashing “helpless” creatures. Now that you see them as the advantaged foe it’s a little less disturbing. But still… Anyway, I’m just messin’ with ya. :)</p>
<p>Most spiders are fine. As for the ones that are annoying, I sometimes throw them out my door, and sometimes down the heating vent, but I think I’ll stop with the latter habit. Michigan is one of the safest areas for spider bites, and don’t you dare give me a heart attack by telling me otherwise.</p>
<p>Since I wrote the little story, I’ve realized it was probably a hobo spider, although given the similar appearance and effects, it really doesn’t matter.</p>
<p>For those who wrote kind comments on my story, thanks. :)</p>
<p>For those who are scared of spiders now, you’re welcome. :)</p>