Spider in the Kitchen Sink

[debodun]

Kind of early to see spiders here in upstate NY. Those don't usually appear until the middle of May. It looks like a jumping spider. but if it is, it a BIG one! If it were summer, I could scoop it up and take it outside, but now it would freeze, but I don't really want it inside. It's been in the sink for hours in the same place.

 

[Lewkat]

Speaking of which, I was bitten on my right hand yesterday by one. Never even felt it. Still don't, just a definite bite mark there.

 

[debodun]

Most spider bites are harmless or low impact on humans. I've only heard that brown recluse and black widow are ones to be concerned about.

This one in the sink is about an inch long counting the legs.

 

[Farrah Nuff]

I usually keep my spiders behind my nightstand.

 

[Lee]

If it's been in the same spot for hours it could be dead. Give it a poke, then run for the hills.....it's a biggie

 

[debodun]

I blew on it and it moved a few legs, so it's alive. They are cold-blooded and it may be lethargic since I keep my house at 65F (18C).

 

[Farrah Nuff]

So, what's your plan for the spider? It may not be able to climb out of the sink.
Might be too slick to get a hold on. You could slide some paper under it and
set it free or wash dishes in the bathtub until it moves or dies. Tough choices!

 

[BC Flash]

Spiders seldom come into the house. When they do, I usually release the spider into the garden.

A glass tumbler is placed over the spider and a piece of cardboard is slipped under the tumbler and spider. The spider is released into the garden.

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[Farrah Nuff]

Spiders seldom come into the house. When they do, I usually release the spider into the garden.

A glass tumbler is placed over the spider and a piece of cardboard is slipped under the tumbler and spider. The spider is released into the garden.

9 reasons why spiders might actually be useful for humanity | Metro News

If it's 65 degrees inside her New York home, it's probably less than that outdoors in February there.
If you're gonna sentence the spider to near certain death, might as well just wash it down the drain.
Seems more humane than freezing and quicker too.

 

[Right Now]

A couple of days ago I had the cutest little spider follow my cookie cooling rack out from the bottom of my oven drawer.
He/she was in no hurry at all, but I was, so Blipp, ....sheet of paper towel and smushed it. I don't mind spiders, but I was busy baking that afternoon.

 

[BC Flash]

Farah: Good point. I forgot that other parts of the country are still cold. (I live in west coast Canada where we SELDOM have freezing temperatures.)

 

[HoneyNut]

Do you have a canning jar with a lid or anything, maybe you can google spider-keeping and find out what it would eat.

I see spider terrariums on Amazon, but they look like for bigger spiders...
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08M4FS5CK/ref=twister_B09FB9NHTN?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

 

[Blessed]

Good Lord, just turn on the hot water and send him down the drain, if he is on the disposal side, flip it on for christs sake. What are you going to do if you see a mouse in the house, put fresh bedding in the guest room? I think not.

 

[Farrah Nuff]

My daughter had this book and had me read it many times to her.​

 

[Right Now]

My daughter had this book and had me read it many times to her.​

Oh, yes! My kids had this book and loved it! I loved reading it to them, too! Thanks for the memory.

 

[debodun]

Good Lord, just turn on the hot water and send him down the drain, if he is on the disposal side, flip it on for christs sake. What are you going to do if you see a mouse in the house, put fresh bedding in the guest room? I think not.

You're cruel.

 

[OldFeller]

You're cruel.

My rule is that if you come onto my house, you're looking to die.
I don't understand coddling a household pest. Notice i said pest. not pet.

 

[Lee]

Well Deb you could capture him and take him to the nearest greenhouse.....catch and release

 

[debodun]

Now you're all being snide because I don't want to kill a living, sentient thing.

 

[win231]

A couple of days ago I had the cutest little spider follow my cookie cooling rack out from the bottom of my oven drawer.
He/she was in no hurry at all, but I was, so Blipp, ....sheet of paper towel and smushed it. I don't mind spiders, but I was busy baking that afternoon.

Since spiders have an exoskeleton, it could have added crunch to the cookies.

 

[CallMeKate]

My rule is that if you come onto my house, you're looking to die.

I hope with all my heart that you never invite me over for coffee then, @OldFeller !

 

[MrPants]

What ever you do, don't feed it!
They grow fast and you may soon lose the size advantage.

 

[win231]

Good Lord, just turn on the hot water and send him down the drain, if he is on the disposal side, flip it on for christs sake. What are you going to do if you see a mouse in the house, put fresh bedding in the guest room? I think not.

Well, several years ago, I was getting something out of my basement while snacking on a Persian Cucumber.
A huge rat ran up to me & stood on his hind legs. I handed him the rest of my cucumber. He carefully took it out of my hand & ran away.
I figured, if he's going to live here, he might as well eat.

 

[Blessed]

You're cruel.

I am not cruel, I am sensible. If there is a bug or critter in my home they must go. I take care of it, I am not going to call my son, go to a neighbor to remove something I can handle. If there is a lizard in the house, it takes me a while, they are so fast. A mouse, which I have never had, in 30 years, would find a trap. A bug of any kind falls under a heavy shoe. If you chose to live with things in your home that is your choice, does not make others cruel. It makes us sensible, we are keeping our homes free of pests.

 

[Llynn]