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How about... "eight legged death with dripping fangs", or "Eldwdf", which in a nod to Jared... kinda looks Welsh!
Our New Resident: A Nephila Clavipes
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A Nephila clavipes, commonly known as a golden silk orb-weaver, has been residing outside a house for the summer, growing significantly in size. The spider is noted for its beauty and beneficial role in pest control, although it has been observed preying on lizards, which are also helpful for pest management. The discussion includes playful suggestions for naming the spider, with names like "Millie," "Doris," and "Charlotte" being proposed. Participants share their experiences with spiders, expressing both admiration and fear, while discussing the spider's characteristics, including its potent but non-lethal venom. The conversation also touches on the increasing presence of similar spiders in the UK and humorous anecdotes about encounters with spiders in homes. Overall, the thread combines lighthearted naming suggestions with informative insights about the spider's behavior and ecological role.
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Charlotte is a good female spider name.
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Redbelly98 said:
Heh, that was my only serious suggestion for a name in this entire thread, back on page 1.
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As spiders go, that's the equivalent of Ashley, Britney, Courtney, and those other overused top 10 names.Redbelly98 said:
Find something distinctive.
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Redbelly98 said:
Oops, missed that post.nismaratwork said:Heh, that was my only serious suggestion for a name in this entire thread, back on page 1.
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Ahem! I shall back up my claim by referring to the literature...
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nismaratwork said:
My vote goes to Eldwdf (whatever it means) purely because it "kinda looks Welsh!"
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Does she like to drink?
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Newai said:
Nah, but I bet the lizard that fell out of the tree had downed a few!
They say alcohol ruins lives...
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jarednjames said:Nah, but I bet the lizard that fell out of the tree had downed a few!
They say alcohol ruins lives...
HA!
And good on you for supporting the Welsh-ish name.
You know... it occurs to me, spiders do "drink" their prey...
Did I mention how much these things get to me? Have I?
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!
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nismaratwork said:
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!
