Where do spiders go when you suck them into a vacuum cleaner?

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When dealing with large spiders in the home, vacuuming them may not be effective, as they can escape or become untraceable inside the vacuum. Many participants prefer humane methods, such as capturing spiders in a cup and relocating them outside, rather than killing them. While some individuals have a strong aversion to spiders and may resort to stepping on them, others appreciate their role in controlling pests like flies. Concerns about spider bites were raised, with some sharing personal experiences of reactions to bites, emphasizing caution around unknown spider species. Overall, the discussion highlights various approaches to spider removal, balancing fear, practicality, and ecological benefits.
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hypatia said:
I was trapped once in a bathroom in Mexico, by a GIANT spider. a can of Lysol was with in reach, so I sprayed it. Its leggs fell off, which was almost grosser then the spider its self.


Trapped.? Did it hold the door shut? I just hate it when that happens.:biggrin:
 
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This belongs under a thread for strange and somewhat bizarre new, but since it deals with spiders -

Ear-Popping Spiders, Flying Fire Ants
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10089982

Morning Edition, May 9, 2007 · Bees may be dying, as we've reported. But other insects are doing fine. An Oregon kid complained of popping in his ear — "like Rice Krispies," he said. Doctors discovered two spiders. And on a United Airlines flight from Washington, D.C., to Portland, Ore., fire ants emerged from an overhead compartment just before takeoff. A passenger says everybody switched to another plane, leaving the ants with no frequent-flier miles.

or it belongs in a thread "Revenge of the Animal Kingdom".
 
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