@triccytic Sorry I missed this post previously. A lot of people seem to have bad reactions to them. I read recently that the Recluse Spider may have a bacteria that gets into the bites that causes the bad reactions (as distinct from the venom). I suspect same issue with false widows.
@ambrannigan Well, you don't want them in the house! Apparently spiders may find scents such as lavender, mint, coffee and apple cider vinegar unpleasant - and there is supposed to be a chemical in conkers that they are not keen on. You can either make your own deterrent or buy one!
@PsycheKick Trusting that Oscar is still at home and has not been out roaming again as he looks a lot like the Panther seen in France! https://t.co/iqHky4O5UK
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Scytodes thoracica, are commonly known as spitting spiders. These nocturnal spiders spit an amazingly quick burst of a gummy silk like substance that secures the prey on the spot allowing the spider to approach and administer a venomous bite. #TurnFear2Fascination#LoveSpiders
@andyhambo@crawlycreepy@FalseWidow@spiders They are apparently "synanthropic" - https://t.co/Yb6tCwPO1M to live near humans! I have absolutely masses round my house now. They particularly like to hang out underneath the rims of hte wheelie bins.
A false widow spider also seen at 8pm last night in Guildford on the wall of an office (GU2 4RG). It was at a location where I have often seen them before, but had different markings, so I am not sure if it has shed its skin or is a different spider! Note the white band.
@bassfly72 It seems that they can live for approximately 5 years - possibly more. They are synanthropic, i.e. live happily in an environment around people (who attract insects with light and food!).