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seniorscoot Lafayette, IN Oct 08, 2009

I live in central Indiana. I have a spider living behind my medicine cabinet that comes out when I shower. He/she is brown with a black vertical stripe on the abdomen. I didn't get an incredibly close look at it but I think there were dots on or near that stripe. It's abdomen, I estimate, is about 1 inch in diameter. I'm trying to figure out what type of spider this is and whether or not it's dangerous. Any help would be appreciated. I will try to get a closer look next time he/she comes out. Anything specific I should look for?

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Oct 08, 2009

This does not sound like anything dangerous; it may be a wolf or fishing spider, but an image would really help identify it.

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seniorscoot Lafayette, IN Oct 13, 2009

I got another look at it tonight. Not sure if its the same one. Abdomen looks smaller than I remember but it's been a few days. Anyway, I noticed a black stripe on the thorax. It was a bit steamy in there, but I think it's a brown recluse. I know these things pack a nasty bite, but it hasn't acted aggressively. Any advice on dealing with it that don't involve killing?

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Oct 13, 2009

Based on both its physical description and its behavior, it is exceedingly unlikely that this would be a recluse spider of any kind. If it comes out onto a flat surface, simply place a container such as a glass jar or plastic margarine bucket over it, slip a stiff piece of paper/thin cardboard under the opening of the container to hold the spider in place, then release it outdoors.

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seniorscoot Lafayette, IN Oct 15, 2009

I got another look at it. It's definitely a wolf spider. I searched brown spider and the brown recluse was the top result. The more scary things I heard about it, the more I feared I had one. I found a few pictures of wolf spiders that look exactly like mine. Anyone know what these things eat? I'd hate for him/her to starve being stuck in my bathroom.

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seniorscoot Lafayette, IN Oct 15, 2009

I'm not planning on feeding the spider. That sounds a little crazy. I might take him/her outside or to my basement if they'll provide a better environment.

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