Help me identify this spider

[henktermaat]

I found this puppy in my basement. 2" leg-span. I thought it was a mouse at first. What is it?

 

[VUPDblue]

I can't be of any help on identification, but it needs to be killed with fire.

 

[henktermaat]

I can't be of any help on identification, but it needs to be killed with fire.

I used water. Of course there it is STANDING on water in the picture.

 

[brotherbill3]

I found this puppy in my basement. 2" leg-span. I thought it was a mouse at first. What is it?

Borrowing from your Signature Line:
~ J.R.R. Tolkien - "SHELOB" -
Therefore: I think you'll need a bright, elven sharp short sword to get rid of this.

 

[henktermaat]

Borrowing from your Signature Line:
~ J.R.R. Tolkien - "SHELOB" -
Therefore: I think you'll need a bright, elven sharp short sword to get rid of this.

 

[RichardR]

That is a s.quishasquicklyaspossibleis otherwise known as the "splattered all over the bottom of your shoe" spider.

On a more serious note, it looks to be a species of "Wolf" spider, they are usually not very aggressive but if they do happen to bite you or one of your kids their venom isn't any worse than say a bee-sting.

 

[Hkindiana]

I believe it is a wolf spider. It is not poisonous.

 

[henktermaat]

I believe it is a wolf spider. It is not poisonous.

THANKS guys. That's what I wanted to hear as we find a lot of them.

 

[XMil]

I think they call them wolf spiders because they are about the same size.

 

[Hoosierbuck]

I don't know of anybody who has died from a wolf spider bite, that being said, I 'd not be taking any chances on being the first.

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

Agreed, pretty sure these are a type of wolf spiders. We get them all over our house, garage, front porch, etc. too. Especially this time of year when all the pests decide that they want to move into the house. I use Ortho Home Defense MAX, all around the inside and outside perimeter of the house usually 2-3 times a year and it seems to cut back on the population quiet a bit.

 

[Clay]

Brake Kleen is your friend!

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I asked the "bug guy" here at work.

He concurs that it's most likely a wolf spider of some kind.

Although, it MIGHT be a "fishing spider". Do you live near a creek/stream/retention pond?

If there's a funnel-shaped web somewhere in your basement, it also might be a funnel weaver.

Fun stuff, arachnids.

-J-

 

[JBrockman]

As a licensed Applicator (through Purdue University Entomology)(fancy name for Bug Killer) this is a wolf spider, non-poisonous, great for taking out large insects though!

 

[Bill of Rights]

That would be known as a BILLCOMEMAKEITDEAD!". That's the only species there is, according to my family.

 

[henktermaat]

That would be known as a BILLCOMEMAKEITDEAD!". That's the only species there is, according to my family.

It has the same name here

 

[Joe Williams]

I think it's known as an "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Help, Cathy Kill The Spider!!!!"

 

[printcraft]

Sleep, we'll keep an eye on things for you while you nap.

 

[henktermaat]

Sleep, we'll keep an eye on things for you while you nap.

gasp!

 

[slow1911s]

Most all spiders are beneficial. I try not to kill them unless I have to (read: my wife makes me). I'd rather relocate them out of doors.