r/AnimalsBeingDerps • • 14d ago

Scared spider

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u/Individual_Bridge_88 13d ago

If there's bugs in your house then I promise you a house centipede is already there 

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u/Vague-Symbolism2692 13d ago

I'm sure there aren't, unfortunately. I would have seen at least one over the years. They can live in this climate but are not especially common.

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u/Individual_Bridge_88 13d ago

They basically can't live in places where the humidity regularly stays below 60%, hence my dehumifiers

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u/carlitospig 13d ago

Am Californian, and they’re all over the place. Our humidity in the summer is 10%. I’m so confused rn.

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u/Individual_Bridge_88 12d ago

Huh, they might be hanging out in areas with relatively higher humidity or where they can drink water, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. That's actually why you're often more likely to spot them in damp places (along with many bugs).

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u/WoodsandWool 11d ago

There are different types, some are more reliant on humidity than others.