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This spider comes out about every 24-36 hours and I think is attracted to our nest camera because of the red light. I think he is about 1-1.5 inches wide based on the width of what he is walking on.
I know its very hard to see, just wondering if I need to be worried that it's poisonous. Not sure what spiders typically set up camp inside condo buildings. I have the video of him crawling from one end to the other but could only submit stills. Thanks.
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- Submitted: Dec 20, 2020
- Photographed: Dec 19, 2020
- Spider: Unidentified
- Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
- Spotted Indoors: Other
- Found in web?: No
- Attributes:
It doesn’t look like any of the dangerous ones. The only spiders with significant medically dangerous venom in the US are, Black Widows, Brown Widows, and Brown Recluses. Even those species very rarely bite people. That’s despite the stories you might hear and despite doctors often diagnosing mystery lesions as spider bites with no evidence. Most spiders only bite to escape people who have skin deliberately or accidentally pressed against the spider. Spiders are very sensitive to pressure. Yes, because prey insects are often attributed to lights spiders also linger near lights. I actually haven’t heard of any spider problems… Read more »
Awesome – thanks so much for your reply. On another sub where I could post video someone suggested the yellow sac spider so you are aligned with the non-dangerous spider option. I don’t mind spiders and try to be cautious not to disturb them when I don’t have to (as in a web in front of my door). I don’t think this little guy will stick around anyway. We have had this place 4 years and I have yet to see a bug inside (well except for this new friend). We don’t spray inside either, although I know other units… Read more »
You’re welcome! And I’m glad you didn’t spray. There is no reason to put neurotoxins in the home and yard. They aren’t very effective on spiders and certainly aren’t good for humans. My first thought actually was “yellow sac Spider,” genus Cheiracanthum. I couldn’t see it well enough to be sure. They themselves are better pest control than chemicals. They kill insects and other species of spiders for food.
In that case our new spidey friend can stay around with no trouble from us. Thanks and Merry Christmas Eve (if that is our thing!)