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- Submitted: Dec 10, 2020
- Photographed: Dec 10, 2020
- Spider: Unidentified
- Location: Jerusalem, Israel
- Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.),Ground layer (leaf litter, dirt, grass, etc)
- Found in web?: No
- Attributes:
Hello, and welcome to SpiderID! I believe this to be some variety of trapdoor spider. This is a male, probably in search of a mate. They also emerge from their burrows to escape water.
Thank you for the quick response. Is this spider venomous or dangerous? We have a baby at home.
If it is in search for a mate does that mean that there may be more around my house/backyard???
You are very welcome. Just in case this is too long, I have highlighted the important information / direct answers to your questions. Almost all spiders are venomous but very few have the potential to be dangerous. While trapdoor spiders closely resemble the notorious Australian Funnel Web Spider, there is no need for concern. Bites are very painful, but the venom has no serious medical effects. However, as with any puncture, a bite may become infected, requiring medical treatment. Trapdoor Spiders: These spiders live below ground in burrows with silken ‘trapdoors’ disguised with dirt and leaves. To hunt, they wait… Read more »
Thank you so much for your words of advice and comforting!!!! I am not scared of anything except for being PETRIFIED of spiders. I need to overcome this phobia, any ideas how?? Yes you are correct, the only two sightings of this spider was once under the cover of darkness racing down the streets no idea where to, I thought it was a mouse from far, but got closer and was shocked to see such a huge spider. the second time was Thursday night when I saw the above pictured one, it raced towards the door of my house when… Read more »
You are very welcome! I am so glad to be a help. Arachnophobia, an intense fear of spiders, is very common but (good news!) very treatable. The gold standard for overcoming anxiety is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is a highly effective, evidence-based therapy used to treat all kinds of anxiety. The idea behind CBT is that the way we think affects how we act. It aims to identify and replace irrational, fearful thoughts and ideas with truth, and thereby change the way we feel, react, and respond. These are some of the steps CBT might include: 1. Learn… Read more »
Fantastic thank you so much. I wish the day comes when i will enjoy arachnids as much as you do. Keep on doing what you do, its amazing to see people like you, busy, interested and still so willing to help.
Thanks again. I will get involved, some of the pictures here are amazing. I really want to be able to also be able to input information. hopefully soon
I’m sure the day will come, and I wish you all the best on your journey! Thank you so much; I try to help when I can. Feel free to ask any more questions you have. We don’t have all the answers, but we try our best. Volunteering on SpiderID: We are completely volunteer-based here, and many of us have no initial qualifications beyond our enthusiasm and research skills. Our moderator, ItsyBitsy, is on temporary leave. TangledWeb is filling in for her right now, doing IDs and helping to welcome, recruit, and train new volunteers. There are numerous online resources… Read more »
Thank you for the quick response. Is this spider venomous or dangerous? We have a baby at home.
If it is in search for a mate does that mean that there may be more around my house/backyard???