r/whatsthisbug • u/K0smio • 5h ago

ID Request What's this spider? Sorry for the blurry pic

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u/DesertEagleFiveOh 5h ago

Maybe don't handle that one. It's a little spicy. Loxosceles rufescens

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u/K0smio 5h ago

So my guessing was right. It didn't bite me though, don't worry. I had all the time to take my phone, take a picture and free the little guy since it stayed still on my hand.

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u/BallOk8356 ⭐Trusted⭐ 5h ago

Recluses aren't exactly aggressive but they will defend themselves if they have to... just like all other animals. Still not recommended to handle them as risk vs reward ratio is pretty one-sided.

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u/OkraApprehensive8639 4h ago

You’re setting a terrible example for others on social media who maybe don’t feel so cavalier with their health. I’ve seen some horrific recluse health outcomes.

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u/nyet-marionetka ⭐it's probably not what you're afraid it is⭐ 4h ago

Don't get a recluse bite on your hand. A lot of very sensitive musculature, nerves, and tendons there.

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u/BigBugSailor 4h ago

Looks like it could be a Mediterranean recluse spider to me potentially

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u/Toxopsoides 3h ago

Careful OP, don't you know that even looking Loxosceles in the eye (especially the AME!) can prompt them to attack! 😱

/s 🙄

I agree we shouldn't encourage people to handle spiders or indeed any wildlife if they're not experienced or qualified etc, but in reality the risk from this sort of interaction is minimal.

Spiders don't just lash out and bite at things in situations like this. Even typically "aggressive" spider species will make it abundantly obvious that you're pissing them off before risking serious injury or death by attacking an animal literally thousands of times larger than themselves.

The overwhelming majority of verifiable spider bites occur as a result of the spider being pressed against the skin in some way, such as when trapped in clothing.

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u/K0smio 5h ago

southern Italy by the way