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Hi, she’s an orbweaver, Araneus diadematus. Spiders live in mailboxes where insects nest in mailboxes. She might prevent a hornet hive from setting up in there. She isn’t particularly dangerous. She’s large because she eats large insects. If you have an autoimmune disorder or a history of bad reactions to stings and bites you should help spiders relocate in the future. In my own experience, nitrile-coated garden gloves reduce wounds, like from insects, splinters, broken glass, and thorns. It is important to have the nitrile coating on both the top and palm of your hand. It is intended for better… Read more »