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speedball1
Jul 11, 2006, 12:40 PM
Terresa Marie, my friend, felt something sticking her in the back.
When I unsipped the dresss this is what I found. She has been bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider and is deathly afraid of them. I attempted to identify the bug on the internet but no joy. Does anyone know what it is?
Thanks, Tom

valinors_sorrow
Jul 11, 2006, 01:21 PM
Spiny Orb-weaver and, barring no unusual allergies, its bite is harmless Tom but I wouldn't say the same for "unzipping dresssssssses", okay?

http://troyb.com/photo/gallery/00007922.htm

speedball1
Jul 11, 2006, 02:21 PM
Thanks Val,

This a snapshot of Teressa Marie. I don't "bite" when I unzip a dress.

RickJ
Jul 12, 2006, 02:54 AM
Good find, Val!
The link is broken, so here's one with more info on that critter:
http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/beneficial/g_cancriformis.htm