On 16/3/05 2:56 AM, "Joanna Boulter" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I rather like spiders. They perform a useful function in catching flies, and
> I for one am grateful. This is a good excuse too not to worry about removing
> the webs.
>
> But then, our spiders don't bite, do they.
Ours do. But I always like to have a pet huntsman in the house (although
he's banned from the bedrooms and gets chased out). He's always called
Henry. When one Henry disappears another always turns up. I don't know why
really but I feel quite fond of his bristly presence(s). Huntsmen are, for
those not in the know, harmless but large and hairy tarantula type spiders.
They do bite, but not anyone I know, and not very badly.
Pictures and Facts about Henry here for the curious:
http://www.amonline.net.au/factsheets/huntsman_spiders.htm
Best
A
Alison Croggon
Blog: http://theatrenotes.blogspot.com
Editor, Masthead: http://masthead.net.au
Home page: http://alisoncroggon.com
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