I woke up this morning *[content warning, added too late for some: thread may contain spiders]

[BrilliantBetty]

Sat up in bed and looked back at the pillow. On the white pillow next to mine was an ENORMOUS black spider. A house spider probably.

I remained calm but can't stop thinking about it today. Was it in my bed all night!?

Had to tell someone.

@WeCameToDance

I’m amazed nobody has asked for clarification on the person who wiped there arse with one! Wait.. what?! How!?

There was a whole Thread a few years back about someone literally 'twatting' a spider to death - iirc it was on the loo roll

Dd had one in her bed, it was crushed between the top of the quilt and the pillow. Thankfully she spotted it before she got into bed for the night but she must have sat on it at some point though. I did read that spraying mint oil gets rid of them. I tried it and sprayed door frames and windows etc for a few days, it seemed to do some sort of purge as I saw more spiders in the few days I sprayed it around than I had in the whole of the year I'm scared to spray again

Awww. A sleepover. 😁

There was a whole Thread a few years back about someone literally 'twatting' a spider to death - iirc it was on the loo roll

That wasn't me but pretty much what happened. Properly shit way to die I think.

@SmallPrawnEnergy

I understand that spiders come in to beds because they’re looking for warm, damp places to lay their eggs. If you notice it on your pillow, try and wash your mouth out ASAP because it’s possible to have laid eggs in your mouth overnight. A strong mouthwash would do it, or some vodka. Where do people get this shite information from? Spiders are highly sensitive to heat and vibrations, it's highly unlikely a spider would even make it into your mouth let alone lay eggs.

It’s not shite, I’m a spider doctor. You could alternatively try a mix of lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda, or alternatively lighter fluid.

They sometimes lurk under toilet seats so be careful when using the loo or the same thing might happen!

There’s worse things people you could wake up to in your bed.😬😂

I would genuinely rather wake up to Boris Johnson in my bed than a spider.

Thank you SmallPrawnEnergy that's a relief.

@ShirleyPhallus after reading a thread on here I always check the downstairs loo for frogs and rats never mind bloody spiders!

Fab thread, also loving the spider expert

Spiders don't like the smell of lavender, cloves or mint apparently. So you could add some essential oils to a spray bottle and spray round your bedroom.

I would have run out and got some lavender or mint for tonight had I not seen PP comment that it makes them all come out. Probably to leave.
I can't take any more spiders today

I live on the edge of the country so I get tons, especially during mating season.

I use indorex spray all around entryways, windows, trickle vents, edges of rooms and under furniture. Seems to only last 6 months for spiders but it really works, I rarely see one now let alone the 15+ a day there used to be.

Spiders don’t have a sense of smell...or a nose to do smelling with. At best, they could pick up something in a scent through receptors in their feet, but they’d have to actually walk over the smell to do that!I I have both mint, lavender and clove scents in my rooms at various times and I keep pet spiders...I wouldn’t do it if it bothered them! It’s just an old wife’s tale.

No spider wants to touch you. They don’t like touching skin, they’re terrified of you cause you’re a big predator to them! It was likely a male out looking for a lady. Just wish him some luck cause he’s likely heading to his demise! They’re amazing little creatures. I’d jump if I found one in my bed, mind you, but I do love them.

@nothingcanhurtmewithmyeyesshut

There’s worse things people you could wake up to in your bed.😬😂

I would genuinely rather wake up to Boris Johnson in my bed than a spider.

😂

Damn good excuse to drink vodka tho

We very rarely get them in the house. It's really strange and something I've commented on before. I can only assume that between frogs, bats and ducks they get eaten before they can come in.

Awww he only wanted a iccle snuggle.

I spotted a giant one on the top of my daughters head whilst she was driving 70mph on a dual carriageway 🥴.

@SmallPrawnEnergy

Bless you - it was a joke...