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jwach
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Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject: Dysdera crocata aka "Sow-bug killer" |
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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. _________________ - It's not a matter of IF you're bitten, it's a matter of WHEN! - |
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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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So do we get photos or are we going to be kept in suspense here? _________________ Edgar
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northswan04 SFBATS Secret Agent
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I thought sow bugs were good?? _________________ Your tools are only as good as you are. |
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:22 pm Post subject: Hmmm |
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| 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. _________________ - It's not a matter of IF you're bitten, it's a matter of WHEN! - |
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jwach
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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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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