What spider is this?

Car99

I had a look on google but couldnt find it , anyone know?

s7ryf3925pivug

Kinda like a false widow, though I don't think it actually is one.

Found a few false widows in my outdoor storage units and drains. Their bite can penetrate human skin and they have neurotoxic venom that can wound and cause illness. So I wouldn't let that thing on my skin until I was sure it wasn't able to hurt me. It is no longer true that no spiders in Ireland can hurt humans.

Car99

I didnt know we have venomous spiders! Is there a list with pictures anywhere?

s7ryf3925pivug

I think all spiders are venomous, though the effects of the venom varies widely. Most spiders in Ireland are harmless, not because they have no venom, but because they cannot bite through human skin.

Car99

Doesnt seem to look like a false widow and the article says they only survive in citys . we live in the countryside and that spider was out on the trampoline having a bounce.

https://m.independent.ie/life/false-widow-spider-is-taking-over-ireland-and-is-a-potential-health-risk-irish-experts-36199108.html

s7ryf3925pivug

I live in the country and found a few in my garden. The article says it has been found a lot in Wexford where there is not a city.

The article says it has a necrotic venom but any other source I've seen says it has a neurotoxic one, and the symptoms are those of a neurotoxic one - it makes you feel unwell; there is no mention of a decaying wound, which is what necrotic venom causes.

Article is poor quality imo. But I dont think it is a false widow either because the markings are different.

Car99

Mavis Yellow Bump wrote: »

I live in the country and found a few in my garden. The article says it has been found a lot in Wexford where there is not a city.

The article says it has a necrotic venom but any other source I've seen says it has a neurotoxic one, and the symptoms are those of a neurotoxic one - it makes you feel unwell; there is no mention of a decaying wound, which is what necrotic venom causes.

Article is poor quality imo. But I dont think it is a false widow either because the markings are different.

I should have allowed for the fact the article was in the independant . Thanks for your replies.

Tiercel Dave

Try Walnut Orb Weaver.....

https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/walnut-orb-weaver

Car99

Tiercel Dave wrote: »

Try Walnut Orb Weaver.....

https://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/walnut-orb-weaver

Spot on , safe enough then . Good to know as my 5 year old and 2 year old were taking turns letting it walk on their fingers.

Car99

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuctenea_umbratica

Desmo

Car99 wrote: »

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuctenea_umbratica

None of the Irish spiders are dangerous as such but some do bite and that one N. umbratica) is famous for it. If you walk through a meadow you often pick them up on your clothes and they can bite afterwards when they get annoyed. Good ID from Tiercel Dave.

New Home

Car99 wrote: »

Spot on , safe enough then . Good to know as my 5 year old and 2 year old were taking turns letting it walk on their fingers.

That's great to hear!

seagull

False widows are seriously overhyped. Their bite rates about the same level as a bee sting.

Amalgam

I've been nipped by a False Widow, feels like someone flicking cigarette ash on a finger very very briefly. The little rascal had made his home in the lever slot of a veranda sliding door.

Males approach the female Walnut Orb Weaver carefully.. fun to watch.

Car99

A big one this time , common house spider I guess

B0jangles

Car99 wrote: »

A big one this time , common house spider I guess

JESUS CHRIST
Why did I click on this????
WHY???




(I am an eejit, I knew it was going to be a big spider, didn't realise it would be so very big and close )

New Home

Looks like a Giant House Spider.

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/9-common-spiders-found-around-4204855

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_house_spider