jwach
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Dysdera crocata aka "Sow-bug killer"I found a Dysdera crocata crawling on my shoulder this morning. I was camping in Half Moon Bay, and was just waking up. It helped me feel more alert, better than coffee. I think it liked me, so I decided to take it home!
I wonder if he will make a good pet.
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ZergFront
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LOL. I love these little spiders. During spring, sowbugs are a problem in our garden, so whenever I find one of these spiders, I carry it to the garden.
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jwach
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I had never seen one before, so I thought it was pretty cool.
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EdgarOrtega
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So do we get photos or are we going to be kept in suspense here?
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northswan04
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I thought sow bugs were good??
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ZergFront
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Hmmm | northswan04 wrote: | | I thought sow bugs were good?? |
Good maybe for feeding things that eat them, or for use as a maid to clean up after your spider  but they do eat seedlings of plants and low ground fruits and veggies. Personally, though I think slugs and snails are more of a problem than sowbugs. You need a lot of sowbugs before it becomes bothersome.
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jwach
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| EdgarOrtega wrote: | | So do we get photos or are we going to be kept in suspense here? |
I didn't get any pics, unfortunately. I'll be sure to have my camera next time I go camping for any potential bug encounters.
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