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Deb

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07/08/10 11:11 PM

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I found this climbing up the wall of my shower yesterday. I tried to capture it alive, but accidentally killed it. It's a little curled up and a couple legs came of when I tried to spread it out more. I do have small children so I would like to know if I need to worry. Thanks.

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#75 - 07/11/10 03:45 PM Re: Is it? [Re: Deb]
bayouscrubs Registered: 05/18/10 Posts: 6	Tom is the expert...but my opinion is no it is not. The markings do not appear to be a fiddle and there are too many spines on the legs. Tough to tell with the picture, though...I suggest you put some traps down for a few days and see what you catch.
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#82 - 07/14/10 12:20 AM Re: Is it? [Re: bayouscrubs]
Tom Administrator Registered: 12/07/09 Posts: 71 Loc: Ava, Missouri	Hello Deb, The spider in that picture is definitely not a Brown Recluse. Brown Recluses do not have markings and large hairs on their legs. Tom Brown-Recluse.com
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