Our New Resident: A Nephila Clavipes

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around naming a Nephila clavipes spider that has taken residence outside a participant's house. Participants share their thoughts on the spider's characteristics, express their admiration, and suggest various names, while also discussing their experiences with spiders in general.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes the spider's size and predatory behavior, mentioning it has eaten a lizard.
  • Several participants express admiration for the spider's appearance, with one comparing it to a house spider seen in the UK.
  • Multiple name suggestions are proposed, including "Millie," "Doris," "Chiquita," "Nephi," and "Charlotte," with varying degrees of enthusiasm.
  • Some participants humorously suggest names that reflect fear or exaggeration, such as "The thing that'll kill your family in its sleep" and "eight legged death with dripping fangs."
  • There is a discussion about the spider's gender, with clarification that the spider is female and that males are much smaller.
  • One participant shares information about the spider's venom, referencing Wikipedia, and inquires about the quality of digital cameras for close-up shots.
  • Humor is present throughout, with jokes about spiders and personal reactions to them, including fear and surprise.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the spider's beauty and the fun of naming it, but there is no consensus on a single name, as multiple suggestions and humorous alternatives are offered.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the spider's venom and its effects, while others share personal anecdotes that may not be universally applicable.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in arachnology, casual discussions about pets or local wildlife, and those who enjoy lighthearted naming games may find this thread engaging.

  • #31
How about... "eight legged death with dripping fangs", or "Eldwdf", which in a nod to Jared... kinda looks Welsh!
 
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  • #32
lisab said:
Jimmy is a nice name.

:smile:
 
  • #33
Charlotte is a good female spider name.
 
  • #34
Redbelly98 said:
Charlotte is a good female spider name.

Heh, that was my only serious suggestion for a name in this entire thread, back on page 1. :-p
 
  • #35
Redbelly98 said:
Charlotte is a good female spider name.
As spiders go, that's the equivalent of Ashley, Britney, Courtney, and those other overused top 10 names.

Find something distinctive.
 
  • #36
Redbelly98 said:
Charlotte is a good female spider name.

nismaratwork said:
Heh, that was my only serious suggestion for a name in this entire thread, back on page 1. :-p
Oops, missed that post.

Astronuc said:
As spiders go, that's the equivalent of Ashley, Britney, Courtney, and those other overused top 10 names.

Find something distinctive.

Ahem! I shall back up my claim by referring to the literature...

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  • #37
nismaratwork said:
How about... "eight legged death with dripping fangs", or "Eldwdf", which in a nod to Jared... kinda looks Welsh!

My vote goes to Eldwdf (whatever it means) purely because it "kinda looks Welsh!"
 
  • #38
Does she like to drink?
 
  • #39
Newai said:
Does she like to drink?

Nah, but I bet the lizard that fell out of the tree had downed a few! :smile:

They say alcohol ruins lives...
 
  • #40
jarednjames said:
Nah, but I bet the lizard that fell out of the tree had downed a few! :smile:

They say alcohol ruins lives...

HA!

And good on you for supporting the Welsh-ish name. :biggrin:

You know... it occurs to me, spiders do "drink" their prey...

Did I mention how much these things get to me? Have I? :cry:

I'm a 6'1" 195 lb man and I scream like a little girl when I see a spider. I don't have any other phobias, and hell, I even realize that spiders are some of the most beneficial insects on earth. That said, RUN D H, run for your life! Forget the wife and kids, they're lost to you, just ruuuuuuuun!
 
  • #41
nismaratwork said:
That said, RUN D H, run for your life! Forget the wife and kids, they're lost to you, just ruuuuuuuun!

Everyman for himself I take it!

I woke up this morning and found a spider had built a web right across the kitchen and was sat proudly in the middle. Not impressed. Swiftly evicted the new tenant and demolished his property (I don't remember giving him planning permission for a web of death across my kitchen).

I just don't know where they all come from, house is shiny clean when I go to bed, get up in the morning to a spider inside and about 6 scattered across each window on the outside. They're taking over I tell you, they'll get us all! :eek:
 

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