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I like to think as an aussie I'm pretty chill in regard to bugs and such but this place is trying me
Yesterday I saw a big spider walk out of my room, cross the hall and go into another room. Today there was a European wasp in the dunny . Cockroach in the basin, etc etc ๐ฌ
lol just checking to see if everyone is enjoying their stay.
A year back one chased me across the room (and followed me when I changed direction). I don't mind spiders but that thing really didn't like me for some reason and it was actually disturbing. Ended up walking outside, it followed, closed the door, so I won that fight.
You insulted it's honour obviously lol
What kind of spider was it?
Hunts Man.
๐คฆ๐ผโโ๏ธOf course! ๐
lol yep!
It was a large lady huntsman I think.
Harmless but fuck that thing chasing me like that. I generally keep them around as they're super efficient but that one needed to go outside.
That spider defo had a problem
Wasps freak me out more than spiders, they unexpectedly turn and fly towards you and I fear swatting at them in case they sting my hand. If they ever get indoors need to be tackled from a distance with spray.
I hate moths and dragonflies. Why do they need to go for my head? Fly away and I won't need to kill you.
I'm the designated spider removalist but cannot cope with anything that might get under your skin. If you know the x files episode with the blue thing ๐คฎ