How not to get picked up - NOT FOR ARACHNOPHOBICS

[Cindy]

I was out doing my usual photography today and I noticed two guys 'sunbathing'. Considering it is quite cool in SA at the moment I thought it odd that men were lying about in a quiet park without much clothing. There has also been warning of a sex pest in the area. Anyhow I just found a lovely subject and took some pics and next thing one of the guys was on me. He must have walked 200m to get to me and I was alone.

"Hi darling are you photographing flowers?" was the first thing I heard. 'No. Spiders' I replied showing the photo I had just taken.

He ran. 




Spiders are very good at controlling pests.

[Allie Jayne]

Good to know! Did you work out why the men were sunbathing in such cool weather? Croweaters do odd things....

Allie

[LordKAT]

I guess they have their uses besides eating flies.

[Cindy]

Good to know! Did you work out why the men were sunbathing in such cool weather? Croweaters do odd things....

Allie

I thought that they may be Tasmanians and suffering from the heat!

(that is an Aussie joke for non-aussies and apologies to my Tassie friends  )

[Maid Marion]

Spiders are welcome in my yard!

[Allie Jayne]

I thought that they may be Tasmanians and suffering from the heat!

(that is an Aussie joke for non-aussies and apologies to my Tassie friends  )

Oh! they had 2 heads each.... (more Aussie humour!)

Allie

[F_P_M]

Spider babies!

We have a load of them outside, little yellow cross orb weaver babies, they're adorable.

Lol running away from a photo of spiders? that's hilarious.

[Cindy]

Spiders are welcome in my yard!

Lovely!

I study Arachnids and my major hobby is photographing and studying them. I had a very gorgeous Badumna insignis (Esmerelda) that was way too well fed and massive, having grown to about 2 inches across. She was fierce and fast!! I clocked her striking at 50km/hr from her hub to hitting her prey. I have some of my photos on my FB page and when (if) I get my website going I will have my full photo collection there.

(Badumna are usually about 3/4 inch across btw)

[MaryT]

I guess they have their uses besides eating flies.

Opening car doors, for one.  Spiders also have uses.

[Lady Sarah]

Actually, I prefer praying mantis. I have been seen walking around with one on my shoulder. The hatchlings this time of year are sooooo cute.

[HappyMoni]

Cindy if you are trying to pick up half naked men in the park, you might need to adjust that pick up line!

[Cindy]

Cindy if you are trying to pick up half naked men in the park, you might need to adjust that pick up line!

I was just wondering. Do I like my men to be like spiders? Arms and legs all over me?

- and I then kill them after mating!

[HappyMoni]

I was just wondering. Do I like my men to be like spiders? Arms and legs all over me?

- and I then kill them after mating!

Ah, the Force is strong with this one, but I fear she is being drawn to the Dark Side!