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scaredofspiders Marstons Mills, MA Oct 06, 2009

Hi:

I found this spider crawling on my bed at 1 AM. Needless to say I was extremely scared! What kind of spider is it? Should I be concerned?

I live in New England, if that makes a difference.

Thanks for your help!

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Oct 06, 2009

This is a fine, fat, female wolf spider (family Lycosidae) that likely wandered indoors while hunting prey. Although large specimens can deliver a painful bite if mishandled, they are not dangerous, and otherwise are harmless to humans.

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scaredofspiders Marstons Mills, MA Oct 06, 2009

Thank you for your insight and quick reply! Glad to hear it's not of real danger — but it's still scary!

Thanks again!

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