I came across this rather troubling story on the BBC website about a spider smuggler.
After some Googling, I found the offender’s online shop. My findings were even more disturbing than the news story itself. Apparently, you can order spiders and other creepy crawlies off the internet – they arrive in the post, courtesy of the Royal Mail!
Before any of you get any ideas, I will not be opening, or signing for, any unsuspected packages in the post – especially those marked ‘FRAGILE’. Any boxes that arrive at my flat will be treated as a terrorist attack, giving me no choice but to call the bomb disposal unit.
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November 15, 2009 - 10:03 pmApparently horse-chestnuts or 'conkers' to the common man, are a good spider deterant. Better than running around with a flame thrower looking like a rabid Jon Goodman.
Sean
November 15, 2009 - 10:10 pmWhat do you do with the conkers? Hit the spiders with them?
Adam
November 16, 2009 - 9:35 amI don't think conkers will do much in this case. Just a description from the website about one of the spiders…
"Selenocosmia are however in a league of their own and are 6 inches of pure evil. Not only are they fearlessly aggressive but also exceptionally fast so only suitable for experienced keepers. If provoked not only will they bite, they will shoot across your floor, steal your TV and beat up your cat before disappearing."
goatman-g
November 16, 2009 - 7:35 pmApparently the very presence reminds them of death. Failing that yes, you might as well stone them.