A spider asked for a seat
By savypat
@savypat (20216)
United States
September 21, 2010 8:45am CST
While working at the desk top this morning early. when it was still dark except for the light of the computer I noticed a sudden movement toward me from across the desk. It had my attention instantly. A hugh grass spider was headed my way. I exited the chair ASAP. Since I live in a non kill zone, I ran for the spider catching kit, (a glass & a paper to cover the top) and returned to the room hoping to catch the visitor still around. Sure enough there she was so I scooped her up and took her outside to find a new place to live. My heart is still beating fast 14 mins later. But I am proud, it has taken me several years to teach myself not to kill first, think later.
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
22 Sep 10
I do that. I always try not to kill anything unless it is a red back spider because they scare me being poisonous! I usually manage to catch the odd spider although cockroaches are a tad more difficult to ‘save’ but I try whenever I can! I read somewhere once that Buddhist monks brush the ants away before walking on the ground in fear of stepping on them…That’s taking it a bit too far!
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@GardenGerty (161858)
• United States
21 Sep 10
Along came a spider and sat down beside her and Ms. Pat took the spider away. I do not enjoy killing things either, but I will swat mosquitoes. That is pretty much it. Spiders have a job to do, and I try to let them. I do not like the sensation of squishing bugs. Bravo Pat, for sending your spider out to catch the less savory critters for her breakfast.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
21 Sep 10
That's great. Be thankful it's not radioactive.
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@dsplay5 (360)
• Bulgaria
21 Sep 10
You had an interesting experience early this morning. That's a very good idea to do not kill the troubled creatures entered in your home. I do the same. In the most cases, I take the little animal and put it out in the garden to find its way. However, sometimes if more than two flies enter in my room, I can't stand, and unfortunately I kill them. But why don't you think first and then save the animal? When I stop myself from killing the animal, I stop because I thought about it... I ask myself... Why should I kill it, because it's easier for me? Just to crumple it or to leave it out? What is the cost, 1 minute work? That's what I'm thinking about this problem.
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@haxorfreek (523)
• Philippines
26 Oct 10
Wow thats really great. I would have a hard time catching a grass spider since its kinda fast. I used to catch one when i was little and i didnt had any luck lol. By the way how huge is it?
