To ask if this is a normal house spider?

[freakyspider]

Changed name in case DH comes I here. DH has put a huge ducking spider in DSs spider farm. He found it in the bath. I think it's markings look unusual (not that I've ever examined a spider the size of a plate before!).

Is it a normal spider? I don't usually freak out about spiders (mice are another thing) but I just can't shake the feeling that a spider that big has a whole lot of wrong going on.

The body is about 2 cm long and legs about 4.

It's a normal spider. I can't remember it's name but they're fairly common.

Is that a plate underneath?

No it's not thank god.

Thank you!!

What is a spider farm?

It could be a wolf spider. Quite chunky beasties.

You have a spider farm?

You have literally brought my nightmares to life. Arrrrrrrrrgh!!!!!

Also, don't the violent leggy cannibalistic bastards just eat one anot- you know what, don't answer that 🙉🙉🙉

Basically it's a Perspex box with a lid with holes. You put twigs and a spider in there. I hate it. DS was given it as a present.

Yeah- lol at the previous posters who just let "spider farm" go with nary a sideways glance...

Who the fuck allows a spider farm in their house?!?!

Yes spill the tea, why is there a spider farm in your house

Just asked and showed pest expert DP.

Perfectly normal spider.

also wondering what a spider farm is... is it similar to an ant farm?

I read this, looked at the picture then scrolled down to movement at the bottom. Those bloody bunnies. I thought for a second they were a spider!

No to the spider farm. Just no.

Are you in Britain? If yes it looks like a biggish house spider if you in Australia then noiooooo.

It's a perfectly normal house spider and entirely harmless to you.
But if it finds any unwanted insect pests it will do you a favour and get rid of them.
If DS is keeping it enclosed, make sure that that it doesn't get dehydrated. Drop in a soggy tissue so that it can have a drink.

tea

Me you nearly jumped at those bloody bunnies

YABU for allowing a spider farm into your house. That is all

Just looked up wolf spider and I think that's it. So panic over.

Apparently they have 8 eyes in 3 rows so will get a closer look tomorrow.

Yes we give it water and food (live insects. They won't eat dead ones).

Spider farm SO not my idea!

Spider farm

You know you've pissed off your friend/relative when they buy your DC a spider farm....

I never see any spiders in my house, ever.

Yes, but be slightly careful.. Wolf spiders bite. One bit me once (it got inside a jumper i'd left in the garden) and I had to have the area of flesh removed eventually as it never really healed.

I'm fine, obvs, but.......bitey bastards.

This one was found rattling around in the bath. Fucking loud! Sounded like it had shoes on

I'm in NW England btw.

Francis that sounds hideous!! am never letting this beastie out!!

A spider farm?!? Good God now I’ve heard it all!

There's a picture. Of course there's a picture. Why the fuck did I click this?