False widow!

[x-evenstar-x]

What's the deal with these spiders? I hope I don't meet one they sound so scary :-(

Has anyone here seen one?

[Kazanne]

What's the deal with these spiders? I hope I don't meet one they sound so scary :-(

Has anyone here seen one?

What are they,are they the ones that have been biting people? are they deadly?

[Josy]

I seen an article yesterday saying the black widows are here too now, they came over on boats and some were found under a campervan too.

[Jake.]

What are they,are they the ones that have been biting people? are they deadly?

They are indeed

[Kyle]

Just in time for Halloween too.

[Verbal]

What are they,are they the ones that have been biting people? are they deadly?

There is huge scare mongering going on in the press, especially in the south. They've been in this country for over 100 years. The female will bite if it feels threatened. Which isnt a situation the vast majority of people are going to ever be in. Yes it can be deadly if you're allergic. But a Wasp sting could also kill you if you're allergic.

[Kizzy]

Don't tell zee! :eek:

[Drew.]

saw quite a few of them in Tenerife last month, they are quite common over there.. pretty scary looking things

[Kazanne]

They are indeed

Oh Christ that's cheered me up Jake:shocked:

[fingers]

Guess which Red Top is at the forefront of the scaremongering?

Hint: BB is over!!

[fingers]

Oh Christ that's cheered me up Jake:shocked:

How come you have no 20k award Kaz?

Edit: You've GOT IT now!!!:wavey::dance:

[GypsyGoth]

It seems like their bite can hurt but it's only if you have a reaction to it, then you'd need to goto hospital, other than that they're no worse than wasps.

And they will only try to bite you if you hassle them, they don;t go out of their way to bite people unless they feel threatened.

[Ninastar]

It seems like their bite can hurt but it's only if you have a reaction to it, then you'd need to goto hospital, other than that they're no worse than wasps.

And they will only try to bite you if you hassle them, they don;t go out of their way to bite people unless they feel threatened.

but what if you're in bed and you're just innocently trying to sleep and you roll over as people do and it bites you

you're not trying to harass it. you're just being an innocent human being :bawling::bawling::bawling::bawling:

[Z]

Don't tell zee! :eek:

Why did I click into this thread!!! The title was misleading, I thought this was going to be about some woman lying about the whereabouts of her husband :(

[In the Drunk Tank]

We're all going to die I'm afraid

http://img.kiosko.net/2013/10/22/uk/daily_star.750.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Lol me too Gregory

[Z]

MaTthewVN you are in my bad books for posting that

[GypsyGoth]

but what if you're in bed and you're just innocently trying to sleep and you roll over as people do and it bites you

you're not trying to harass it. you're just being an innocent human being :bawling::bawling::bawling::bawling:

I think the lesson is, if you're going to sleep with a spider make sure it's one of the nice ones.

[GypsyGoth]

Why did I click into this thread!!! The title was misleading, I thought this was going to be about some woman lying about the whereabouts of her husband :(

:laugh2:

[fingers]

I think the lesson is, if you're going to sleep with a spider make sure it's one of the nice ones.

Who sleeps with a spider even if it is a pet? :devil:

[Ninastar]

I think the lesson is, if you're going to sleep with a spider make sure it's one of the nice ones.

hahaha

well i know who im not going to call when i'm in a crisis

[GypsyGoth]

I guess only adults should click this spoiler

http://i.imgur.com/smRMDHe.jpg

[GypsyGoth]

hahaha

well i know who im not going to call when i'm in a crisis

:laugh: I think I'd be good in a crisis, it's the rest of life I fail at.

[Kazanne]

How come you have no 20k award Kaz?

I'm not worth it fingers,lol

[Ninastar]

gg u need help gurl

[Stu]

Look at you all. Bound in a web of hysteria.

[fingers]

I'm not worth it fingers,lol

Shaun got his 60k within 2 minutes of asking!!

[GypsyGoth]

gg u need help gurl

:laugh2:

[Marsh.]

:eek:

[Marsh.]

Why did I click into this thread!!! The title was misleading, I thought this was going to be about some woman lying about the whereabouts of her husband :(

:laugh2: Me too.

[Kyle]

Ok I'm two pages in and I'm still none the wiser about these false windows. I'm really worried about this cos I'm due to get my double glazing done in the kitchen and I don't want them to be counterfeit.

[fingers]

Ok I'm two pages in and I'm still none the wiser about these false windows. I'm really worried about this cos I'm due to get my double glazing done in the kitchen and I don't want them to be counterfeit.

Just don't go to bed with one and you should be fine!

[Stu]

You reckon the widows are capable of sussing out poor craftsmanship?

[Kazanne]

Shaun got his 60k within 2 minutes of asking!!

:joker: I didn't even realise fingers and never asked,I'll have to stop chatting so much:hugesmile:

PS,I got it,cant believe I'm such a gobby cow,lol

[Z]

You reckon the widows are capable of sussing out poor craftsmanship?

You'd be surprised what a woman scorned can do

(Choosing to believe this is about pretend widows)

[Marsh.]

Just don't go to bed with one and you should be fine!

You reckon the widows are capable of sussing out poor craftsmanship?

False WINDOWS.

[Kyle]

Just don't go to bed with one and you should be fine!

You reckon the widows are capable of sussing out poor craftsmanship?

Whooooooosh lol :joker:

[Stu]

I know what I read and I know what I said. Shut up.

[Kyle]

I know what I read and I know what I said. Shut up.

Don't tell me to shut up I have a false window and I'm not afraid to install it in your bathroom!

[Stu]

You should be afraid of my bathroom for a multitude of colourful reasons.

[Verbal]

You should be afraid of my bathroom for a multitude of colourful reasons.

:joker: yea a bloody spider would be the last of your worries in mine as well

[Kyle]

You should be afraid of my bathroom for a multitude of colourful reasons.

:hugesmile:

Your telling me, if the colours in your bathroom are anything like the ones in your avatar i would be very afraid.......if I didn't have a seizure first! :shocked:

[Kyle]

:joker: yea a bloody spider would be the last of your worries in mine as well

Well I have absolutely no pre-cognitive abilities whatsoever but I will quite safely predict there will be a 'what's in your bathroom' style thread popping up sometime in the next few days! :spin:

[Verbal]

Well I have absolutely no pre-cognitive abilities whatsoever but I will quite safely predict there will be a 'what's in your bathroom' style thread popping up sometime in the next few days! :spin:

And I will quite safely predict that no pictures from my bathroom will be making an appearance! :joker:

[fingers]

Just to get back on topic.....

> http://news.sky.com/story/1158258/false-widow-spider-outbreak-closes-school

[Marsh.]

So, they've been here for over 100 years but are only multiplying due to warmer temperatures?

They can only do it when it's warm? :suspect:

[Verbal]

So, they've been here for over 100 years but are only multiplying due to warmer temperatures?

They can only do it when it's warm? :suspect:

I am not a scientist, but in my opinion they are doing nothing they havent done for the past 100 years. Just some dopey bastard has been bitten and the country is all of a sudden in the midst of a spider apocalypse.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

The press seem to have jumped on this story and sensationalised it!

They have been here in Cardiff for as long as I can remember BUT......

This summer I got my first experience of a false widows little runts who were born in my flat somewhere behind my pile of books.

I never kill spiders or flies but there was literally 60 of them so squished them against the wall and painted over them :) it was for the best.

A few escaped the jesus dap though and I have seen 2 pretty large ones in the corner and cautiously put them outside..Well chucked them from a three story building (doubt they would die though seeing as they are so light).

They are everywhere and its not a new thing. If any of you live on a tree lined street like me look up when you walk down your street daily and you will see them.

To be honest theres probably more danger from wasp stings than the spiders.

*Hopes I haven't just jinxed myself.

[Drew.]

they come over in the Bananas from Tenerife, someones going to get a little surprise one day.

[fingers]

Bee stings and even peanuts can pose more of a danger if you are extremely allergic to them!

" Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you're allergic to, such as a peanut or the venom from a bee sting.

The flood of chemicals released by your immune system during anaphylaxis can cause you to go into shock; your blood pressure drops suddenly and your airways narrow, blocking normal breathing. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include a rapid, weak pulse, a skin rash, and nausea and vomiting. Common triggers of anaphylaxis include certain foods, some medications, insect venom and latex.

Anaphylaxis requires an immediate trip to the emergency department and an injection of epinephrine. If anaphylaxis isn't treated right away, it can lead to unconsciousness or even death."

[T*]

IM ITCHY OH MY GOD IM ITCHY
http://www.lakeandtheriver.com/public/style_emoticons/default/suicide.gif

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Bee stings and even peanuts can pose more of a danger if you are extremely allergic to them!

" Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you're allergic to, such as a peanut or the venom from a bee sting.

The flood of chemicals released by your immune system during anaphylaxis can cause you to go into shock; your blood pressure drops suddenly and your airways narrow, blocking normal breathing. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include a rapid, weak pulse, a skin rash, and nausea and vomiting. Common triggers of anaphylaxis include certain foods, some medications, insect venom and latex.

Anaphylaxis requires an immediate trip to the emergency department and an injection of epinephrine. If anaphylaxis isn't treated right away, it can lead to unconsciousness or even death."

Ooh someones been on Wikipedia.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

My flat just had French doors fitted and every window has been open to get rid of the fresh paint toxins and there are these things everywhere.

Safe to say when I move in on Monday I will be on full alert.

Don't kill them though ffs there must be thousands of people killing them from the media hysteria its like the Jews all over again.

Just carefully get a large glass and chuck it out half way up your street or on someone you hates doorstep.

[Good King Glennceslas]

Does anyone remember that video that was posted on here a while back with the thousands of spiders on the power lines?

EDIT:

This one

EBnBqnL2HAc

I don't know why I'm even in this thread :bored:

[Verbal]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-24623652:rolleyes:

[fingers]

Ooh someones been on Wikipedia.

You won't find that on Wikipedia, perhaps something similar.

[x-evenstar-x]

I'm so worried that one of these things bites me! I hate spiders atvte best of times let alone poisonous ones!

[Verbal]

I'm so worried that one of these things bites me! I hate spiders atvte best of times let alone poisonous ones!

They are not the only spider in the UK that can bite. Your time would probably be better spent worrying about a wasp, bee, flying ant or a dog biting you.

[fingers]

I'm so worried that one of these things bites me! I hate spiders atvte best of times let alone poisonous ones!

Don't worry it's just Band Waggoning mass hysteria. :cat:

[Kyle]

I'm so worried that one of these things bites me! I hate spiders atvte best of times let alone poisonous ones!

Seriously Katrina it's not worth worrying yourself over.


I remember about four or five years ago the papers were up in arms saying giant crabs from Japan were coming over to Britain and were going to wipe out our local shore life.

Just sensationalist clap-trap, you'll be ok!

[x-evenstar-x]

They are not the only spider in the UK that can bite. Your time would probably be better spent worrying about a wasp, bee, flying ant or a dog biting you.

Really? Like ones that can cause damage?

That's true those wasps are a nightmare! I've been chased twice this week by wasps, those pesky things are the worst!

Don't worry it's just Band Waggoning mass hysteria. :cat:


Seriously Katrina it's not worth worrying yourself over.


I remember about four or five years ago the papers were up in arms saying giant crabs from Japan were coming over to Britain and were going to wipe out our local shore life.

Just sensationalist clap-trap, you'll be ok!

How do use know? Have you seen that man whose had to have his leg cut open!

[fingers]

Really? Like ones that can cause damage?

That's true those wasps are a nightmare! I've been chased twice this week by wasps, those pesky things are the worst!






How do use know? Have you seen that man whose had to have his leg cut open!
Stop reading the Daily Scum!

[Kyle]

Really? Like ones that can cause damage?

That's true those wasps are a nightmare! I've been chased twice this week by wasps, those pesky things are the worst!






How do use know? Have you seen that man whose had to have his leg cut open!

1 person

Population of Great Britain: 63,200,000


That's why.

[x-evenstar-x]

1 person

Population of Great Britain: 63,200,000


That's why.

Alright smarty pants! And actually there's like 13 people had serious injuries, so there :wink:

[Kyle]

Alright smarty pants! And actually there's like 13 people had serious injuries, so there :wink:

Wow those odds, I'd get yourself a lottery ticket why'll your at it :wink:

[x-evenstar-x]

Stop reading the Daily Scum!

Its not just daily mail that's got stuff about! Lol

[x-evenstar-x]

Wow those odds, I'd get yourself a lottery ticket why'll your at it :wink:

Hey you! Cheeky sod that you are :wink:

[Kyle]

Its not just daily mail that's got stuff about! Lol

Daily mail, sun, Star they're all pretty notorious for this really.

Remember that sensationalism sells papers. Making people afraid gets them money because people want to know what's going on. It's a naughty trick.

[Verbal]

Really? Like ones that can cause damage?

That's true those wasps are a nightmare! I've been chased twice this week by wasps, those pesky things are the worst!

Any bite will cause damage...

Don't believe what the tabloids tell you. Read a report from a sensible newspaper
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/killer-spiders-on-the-loose--or-not-a-guide-to-the-really-quite-harmless-false-widow-8887040.html

[Kizzy]

Its not just daily mail that's got stuff about! Lol

Haha! I read in the daily mail they are brought over by refugees, make webs in the houses of unmarried mothers and are transported to 'strivers' homes in the legs of benefit claimants....

[Kyle]

Haha! I read in the daily mail they are brought over by refugees, make webs in the houses of unmarried mothers and are transported to 'strivers' homes in the legs of benefit claimants....

Whoooooooah I've never heard so much rubbish in my life.....






....where do the underage teenage mothers figure in all this? :hugesmile:

[x-evenstar-x]

Whoooooooah I've never heard so much rubbish in my life.....






....where do the underage teenage mothers figure in all this? :hugesmile:

Where did you et underage from its unmarried lol

[Natalie.]

Worrying me too, just plays on my already massive fear of spiders though.

[T*]

EBnBqnL2HAc



THIS IS WHY WE CANT HAVE NICE THINGS
*hides under duvet forever*

[Lee.]

A school has been temporarily closed due to an infestation of these horrible beasts! :/

[fingers]

Its not just daily mail that's got stuff about! Lol

The Daily Mail isn't a Red Top! although it acts like one!

[arista]

We're all going to die I'm afraid

http://img.kiosko.net/2013/10/22/uk/daily_star.750.jpg



Yes its a Nasty Spider
but only attacks if you go near it.
So leave it alone

[Stu]

I kind of want the giant Japanese crabs tbh.

[Kyle]

I kind of want the giant Japanese crabs tbh.

Sleep with a Japanese woman and you might get lucky....





:spin:

[Marsh.]

Haha! I read in the daily mail they are brought over by refugees, make webs in the houses of unmarried mothers and are transported to 'strivers' homes in the legs of benefit claimants....

:joker:

[Vicky.]

Haha! I read in the daily mail they are brought over by refugees, make webs in the houses of unmarried mothers and are transported to 'strivers' homes in the legs of benefit claimants....

:D

[Kizzy]

Finally someone gets it ;)

[zakman440]

I'm scared guys! One of them was in my house the other day...

[x-evenstar-x]

I'm scared guys! One of them was in my house the other day...

Seriously? :shocked:

[Kyle]

Whoooooooah I've never heard so much rubbish in my life.....






....where do the underage teenage mothers figure in all this? :hugesmile:

Where did you et underage from its unmarried lol


Lol first people don't get my false window joke and now this one, I was joking about how the red tops also pick on underage mothers and blame them too.

I wasn't questioning Kizzy's actual post.

[x-evenstar-x]

Lol first people don't get my false window joke and now this one, I was joking about how the red tops also pick on underage mothers and blame them too.

I wasn't questioning Kizzy's actual post.

I see and now I also see how stupid I am lol