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Arachnophobia1 Chicago, IL Jun 20, 2015

Just killed this spider in my home in Chicago,I've never seen biger spider in my life, it was over 3 inches leg span. Extremely terrified and wondering if there are any more of them in my house. Please help ID

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Jun 20, 2015

Judging from its resting position in the second image, I'm guessing that it is a fishing spider in the genus Dolomedes. In spite of their name, they often are found far from water, and appearances aside, they are harmless to humans.

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Arachnophobia1 Chicago, IL Jun 21, 2015

Thank you, I appreciate it... Still scared to death though.

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