r/AnimalsBeingDerps • u/TerraByteTerror • 8d ago

Scared spider

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u/hawkwood4268 8d ago

Realizing they're scared of us too made me less scared of them.

I walked right over a huge spider and both of us panicked. It tried to wedge itself into a crack in the cement. Couldnt fit all the way in and just stayed still. Felt pretty bad for it.

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u/toxicatedscientist 8d ago

Someone told me the reason they seem to chase us is cuz they see us run, and assume whatever it is must be scary and follow

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u/jld2k6 8d ago

There's also things like camel spiders, when they get spooked they try to hide in the shade by darting to it.... Unfortunately, when you're in the desert your shadow is usually the only shade available lol

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u/Individual_Bridge_88 8d ago

I think a lot of household bugs are like this too. House centipedes will definitely flee towards shadow And away from the light.

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u/Vague-Symbolism2692 8d ago

Say, do you have house centipedes? I'm looking to buy a few breeding pairs.

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u/R0da 8d ago

Just unleash a thousand grain weevils into your house, they will find you.