Page 13 | Massive spider in lounge, shut the door and sealed with masking tape last night,now what?

lightclock · 2026-08-09T12:20:51+00:00

What do I do now? Never enter the lounge again?

TakemedowntoPotatoCity · 09/08/2026 13:54

It will have disappeared, doing you a favour and hoovering up dead flies and bits around the place. Then it will reappear when you least expect it and jump scare your@ heart out of your body.
Time to get a spider catcher. There are ones like little pyramids with a sliding base and long handle. Along with my little hand shaped back scratcher I consider it one of my absolute best purchases.

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lightclock · 09/08/2026 13:54

Thank you for all of the helpful advice. I always put small spiders outside, no problem. This is absolutely huge!

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ExOptimist · 09/08/2026 13:52

Grown adults being scared of spiders is just so embarrassingly pathetic. They are harmless, it's not like living somewhere where tarantulas are running round. Do you show your children this ridiculous behaviour? I really hope not.
Just pick it up with a tissue and put it out of the window for crying out loud. The most it could do is tickle you a bit.

Likeiloveyou · 09/08/2026 13:51

Fire

youdeserveit · 09/08/2026 13:49

Roundthemaypole · 09/08/2026 13:42

Eh? What are they if they aren't animals

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Beasts sent from the depths of hell?

NeverDropYourMooncup · 09/08/2026 13:48

NeatPinkFinch · 09/08/2026 13:38

It’s not an animal though is it.

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It's certainly not a vegetable or a mineral, is it?

timtamsarebetterthanpenguins · 09/08/2026 13:47

NeatPinkFinch · 09/08/2026 13:38

It’s not an animal though is it.

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What is it then?

gerispringer · 09/08/2026 13:46

Spiders are good for the ecosystem and in the UK wont hurt you . They aren't that big compared to you. You can honestly get help for phobias - London Zoo runs a session for people with phobias like this. Its very effective. Im sure other places do it too. Don't let it run your life to this extent.

Fangdango · 09/08/2026 13:45

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 09/08/2026 13:43

You need to call your dad if you still have him and get him to search every nook and cranny until it’s found. This is what my dad did for me when a beast ran into my wardrobe he went though alll clothes until it was found!

That is very sweet of your dad, but a bit mad really.

MrsMoastyToasty · 09/08/2026 13:45

Move house.
(You will probably have to accept a low offer ).

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 09/08/2026 13:43

You need to call your dad if you still have him and get him to search every nook and cranny until it’s found. This is what my dad did for me when a beast ran into my wardrobe he went though alll clothes until it was found!

Roundthemaypole · 09/08/2026 13:42

NeatPinkFinch · 09/08/2026 13:38

It’s not an animal though is it.

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Eh? What are they if they aren't animals

IronEverything · 09/08/2026 13:42

I'd have had to get the long pipe on the hoover.

247SylviaPlath · 09/08/2026 13:41

There are some really nasty comments on here - love that everyone commenting are so strong to not be scared of anything - must be nice! Why even engage if you haven’t got anything useful to add?

On which note - For the OP, I do understand how scary it is but - I think you need to get someone in to help if you can but you also may need to accept that it has probably found a way out and may not be there any more.

Use some peppermint spray around your windows and door frames and it will discourage them - and buy a spider catcher thing so you can catch them and put them outside if you see one again. It’s horrid to have to do when you are so scared but once you’ve done it once it gets easier.

MyWildOliveGoose · 09/08/2026 13:41

Get a cat.

NeatPinkFinch · 09/08/2026 13:39

HerbyWitch · 09/08/2026 13:33

You know this isn't true, don't you?

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😅

NeatPinkFinch · 09/08/2026 13:38

CelticSilver · 09/08/2026 13:30

It's probably stuff to the gaffer tape. Poor thing. Having a phobia doesn't excuse animal cruelty, OP.

It’s not an animal though is it.

Trumptontown · 09/08/2026 13:35

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Rude. People can’t help having a phobia.

seawitchandgarden2 · 09/08/2026 13:35

It's a spider OP, not a dragon...

Just open the door and windows and it will make its own way out.

Guide it gently towards an exit to your garden with a broom if you can.

Malasana · 09/08/2026 13:34

Oh bless you. I can’t deal with spiders either. They make my skin crawl. There are some really mean comments on here.
Is there someone can come and help you?

Teacup40 · 09/08/2026 13:34

Is there anyone you can call for help? Men in white coats with medication are your best bet 😉.
Seriously though you need to ask someone to have a look around the room for you and catch it if they find it. I very much doubt it will be there now it will have disappeared down the same crack it came from and be on its merry way.

HerbyWitch · 09/08/2026 13:33

topcat2014 · 09/08/2026 13:28

Seek medical attention for this phobia. There is nothing wrong with spiders. We all eat a few in our lives in our sleep.

You know this isn't true, don't you?

TheAmazingShrinkingWoman · 09/08/2026 13:33

We absolutely definitely do not eat any in our sleep.

TheLambtonWorm · 09/08/2026 13:33

topcat2014 · 09/08/2026 13:28

Seek medical attention for this phobia. There is nothing wrong with spiders. We all eat a few in our lives in our sleep.

No we don't.

youdeserveit · 09/08/2026 13:33

Raid spray will kill them

Alternatively I have been known to use hairspray (brilliant), deodorant (rubbish) and a sinus rinse bottle to send one down the drain