I know you must think that Swaziland is full of spiders. Not true. But houses such as mine, that are cool and in the shade, seem to have more than their fair share. My friend Christine from Alaska currently only goes into her bathroom with broom in hand. I removed this spider with a cup and let it outside, only to find another similar one at the door to my bedroom last night. I wonder if it was the same one, saying that he belonged there just as much as me?
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Even the spiders in Swaziland look different! Are they harmful?
Cindy Nester
Hi Cindy,
Yes, some spiders are -- and everyone to whom I showed the first picture of the hairy one said to STAY AWAY, just to be safe. I don't mind rats. I don't mind snakes. I HATE spiders (I always think of Indiana Jones and his hatred of snakes when he is lowered into the pit!)
Of course, to get the full story, I need to talk to a biologist or ecologist, but every park ranger I've met has been a specialist in birds or mammals. Haven't met any insect people yet!
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