Guest FooFooMaru Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Have you guys and gals encounter any or thought you might have? I just found a spider, killed it, and seeing how my mother and others have talked about the darn thing i've become paranoid about it. I live in a apt complex that i've seen bugs around....more than i should and wolf spiders (twice) but this one had skinnier legs. I'm just curious if you've seen any around Ohio or heard? Thanks yo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 click me http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Recluse_Spider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 BR's are ALL OVER Central Ohio. I have killed several in the Garage, and Wolf too. Never seen any in the house though (THANK GOD!!) KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Are you sure they're recluses? There are a few species in Ohio that look like a recluse and are much more plentiful. Not that they don't exist in Ohio, just not in great numbers comparatively. Of course, you could've had one pregnant one in the house/garage and then that's another issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Have you seen this thread? http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42266 Also, post some pics close up. Good quality, plz. Top, bottom and front if you're feeling particularly anal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Are you sure they're recluses? VERY! Next time I find one... I will take it's pic. :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I saw 2 wolf spiders last night outside my friend's house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 not sure if it was a BR, but a buddy of mine got bit on his leg and it was determined that it was a spider bit and the wound was huge and hurt like hell. Took weeks to go away. I thought it was a staph infection but the lab results said otherwise. I hate spiders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 not sure if it was a BR, but a buddy of mine got bit on his leg and it was determined that it was a spider bit and the wound was huge and hurt like hell. Took weeks to go away. I thought it was a staph infection but the lab results said otherwise. I hate spiders. BR bites are really nasty, the venom usually just eats away at the skin and flesh on the effected area, it doesnt just irritate is consumes. Im sure you can google it but last time I saw a pic on the internet the guy was bitten on the thigh it literally looked like someone just took a huge ice cream scooper to his thigh and everything with it. Disgusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProwlerZ Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I just moved from SC, so I've seen lots... and from all the sources I've checked, they're quite rare here in OH, so I'd bet that people are seeing look-alikes, and not the real mccoy... Post some pics up if you think you've found one, I'd be fascinated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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