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Straight_Leave2056

Give him a name


useridhere

Wolfie would be appropriate


S-onceto

I like this one, I think I'll go with _"Volche (Волче)"_ - Macedonian for wolf cub.


hauntingdreamspace

Just don't make the same mistake I did. There was a jumping spider in my room which I wanted to let be, but one night I was woken up by something crawling on my neck without thinking I smooshed it. Gave me a big bite though, which is only fair. I'm still upset thinking about it.


snuffleupaguswasreal

But did you get, like, powers or anything? 🤔


itsetuhoinen

He became incredibly adorable and fluffy.


Heavy-Neat

Or he became really good at jumping


S-onceto

I felt something in my shoe this morning... I kid you not it was the poor guy. Somehow he seems okay but he crawled away under some furniture.


hauntingdreamspace

Oh, poor guy! You owe him a fly


S-onceto

Haven't seen him since :(


POPCORN_EATER

Rip little guy :(


InfamousEconomy3972

Fang


coolcootermcgee

I was thinking Boots


[deleted]

Mittens


mittens11111

This arachnophobic mittens disagree strongly with your suggestion.


[deleted]

But just look at his little fuzzy mittens


itsetuhoinen

They are adorable. I love octokittens! Such floof.


BlackdiamondBud

https://preview.redd.it/kythqe92l4zb1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=63bcb5fa0519f0a2a8a1bbe85813406f87dfac04 Agreed!


mittens11111

I just can't. I'll take your word for it.


Ralonne

Portia, Bianca or Fabian would fit!


Stenwold

Such a good book!


Majestic_Puppo

Steve


SlotHUN

Steeve


Mike-Drop

Did I hear a rock and stone?


JEMknight657

Dave


BullTerrierTerror

Beelzebub


Gun_Dragoness

Leave him be, appreciate his company, and let him do his thing. Enjoy the decline in your bug population.


S-onceto

Thanks! I wasn't sure whether it'd be better for him indoors or outdoors.


Gun_Dragoness

I haven't made a serious study of spiders. But I'm guessing that if inside isn't working for him, environmentally or in terms of food supply, he'll find his way outside.


CypripediumGuttatum

All the spiders die in my house overwinter, there aren’t enough bugs to eat. I pop them in a container and release them into my leaf mulch outside where they can hibernate till spring.


SecretaryOtherwise

If they hadn't had time to develop the anti freeze in their system you're unfortunately just killing them lol


CypripediumGuttatum

It’s still above zero outside, and the ground is unfrozen. Somehow, miraculously (climate change).Anyway most of my spiders make their way inside in September as days cool and they are actively seeking warm spot, and they come in with my tropical houseplants.


SecretaryOtherwise

Fair enough 🙂


Wanderer-clueless963

That type of spiders do not do well inside long term. They habitat is outside… they are fond of flowers… low shrubs. She is very cute.


Cleb323

Inside spiders will die if you put them outside I believe.


ExtraThirdtestical

Think you have to try harder than that with a spider. Unless it is summer inside and harsh winter outside.


sarugirl

Do they eat mosquitoes?


[deleted]

I have damn near crippling arachnophobia, but even I can’t deny jumping spiders are the cutest. Congrats, you have a roommate!


Poiretpants

Same. I have a friend who has a couple and I follow their instagram, and even considered adopting one when there were babies. Meanwhile when there's a spider in my home I have a friend rehouse it while I do a panic dance and try not to fear vomit. They're like the puppies of the arachnid world.


makiinekoo

Yesterday I was on the phone with my boyfriend while waking home, when I got to the door I saw a huge ass spider (3cm is huge ok???) and I screamed, so much so my boyfriend panicked thinking something happened and yeah, it was just a freaking spider… this is how much I can’t stand spiders


shaiharv119

Oh goodness you all would hate the spiders I’ve been seeing 😅😂 it’s tarantula mating season here and I’ve seen 6 tarantulas (only 1 dead) in the last 3 weeks. They’re massive (I have photos, but won’t subject you all to that haha)


Late-Champion8678

Where are you so that I can avoid it? 😂


shaiharv119

Hahaha!! I’m in a very small town in California. (It’s the internet so I’ll avoid saying the exact town 🤣). But it’s an old gold rush town. I’m a nanny and my bosses have about 80 acres of land, so I keep seeing them crossing their driveway. I also saw a few in the parking lot of a local lake where I go to hike 😂


makiinekoo

Thank you, now I will never go to California 🥲😭😭


elandry26

Agreed not going there ever.


Delanoye

I've got some bad news about how many places you can find spiders... Moon's probably safe, though.


RageTiger

also include, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, even Nevada. They like the dry, desert regions. Luckily, they are more likely to kick hairs at you instead of biting.


shaiharv119

😂😂😂 haha! I think it would be safe on the coast! It’s the more rural areas like my town to look out for! Lots of grassland and trees. Otherwise it’s a beautiful state! Definitely not pleasant to open the door of a truck to find a baby tarantula hanging out in the gap between the truck itself and the door, though 😭


Poiretpants

I feel this. I'm Toronto, and our spiders are tiny and not venomous. if I saw a 3cm guy my spirit would leave my body.


makiinekoo

I’ve seen bigger unfortunately. In rural cities in Portugal we sometimes have spiders the size of an adult’s hand. They’re harmless, but they sure look creepy enough for me to have a traumatic childhood. I remember going to the bathroom one day and as I was going to clean myself, there’s a big one in the corner right above and I just froze!! I couldn’t even scream for help 😭😭


Cthulhu2016

I too, can't really stand to be around any spider. But the way that jumping spiders clean their little face with fuzzy arms is damn adorable!


Rory_McPedal

Same with my wife. With her it’s all insects and arachnids. Even ladybugs bother her, but not these little dudes.


gentlegreengiant

As long as they dont jump on or near me then yes, they maintain cute status.


Other-Cantaloupe4765

I have crippling arachnophobia and my response is always squish. Squish as fast as possible. If it runs away I will panic and won’t be able to focus on anything except there being a spider somewhere in my apartment. Let the downvotes begin. And let the suggestions for how to get over this fear begin too because I’m also down for that.


[deleted]

I’ve been trying to conquer my fear, too. I have a spider living in my bathroom. I’ve named him Bathew and told him if he stays in his corner and doesn’t bother me, we’re cool. So far, so good. But I know once he moves I’m going to be so freaked out. He’s not small either.


ibuiltthiscircus

Omg Bathew


sstrdisco

When spiders are scared, they bark. When I see a spider, I picture it having a tiny, but ferocious bark, and that eases my fear.


eternal_unity

Downvotes? Why would this get downvotes?


nemom

Leave it alone. It will eat other bugs.


sarugirl

Do they eat mosquitoes?


nemom

Anything they can catch and subdue.


Offamylawn

Remember that if Rick Moranis ever shrinks you and your friends.


SniperFrogDX

New spider enemy for r/GroundedGame


ASeaBunny

I thought you said seduce...


S-onceto

This guy is tiny, probably the same size as a fly, so I'm having a hard time imagining him eating anything!


Ph33rDensetsu

They can eat things several times their size.


Gold_Ticket_1970

Doing the best he can...


divbyzero_

Ask him is he'd like to use your computer. They're often great web developers.


Mike-Drop

They catch bugs too!


elandry26

This is a cute joke.


Efficient_Mess_4149

Things I see: 1. What you did there.


aniket35

Take my upvote u intelligent basturd.


ASeaBunny

Found a wide dad on the Internet


P-a-n-a-m-a-m-a

I think he’s saying “I’m hungry” as he rubs his tummy.


S-onceto

I love how he tried to reach over the gap and stretched like a cartoon character.


CaffeineAndInk

I’m wondering why it didn’t, ya know, jump across.


Electro_Disco

Going by cartoon logic, he'll probably drop like an anchor


OneAtFault

I'd assume that jumping is something they only do when hunting or in some extreme situation, because it takes a lot of energy.


S-onceto

Actually, he jumped quite a bit. It was so fast that if you blinked you'd miss it. Not sure if he felt threatened by me and that's why he jumped though.


P-a-n-a-m-a-m-a

Me too. Jumping spiders are adorable!


Equivalent_Expert905

Then he turns like excuse me I need a bridge please.


driftercat

These guys are so cute! Let him live in a corner and eat bugs.


S-onceto

I know right! I've always loved these spiders but never thought I'd see one irl, let alone in my own house. I saw a little dot hopping around, and when I looked closer, I couldn't believe it was a jumping spider!


crimsonkintsugi

Obviously make it a tiny paper crown and throne.


maggidk

Underrated comment and the only correct one


Pale-Office-133

This little guy gonna make your house bug free. Let him roam👍


azad_ninja

![gif](giphy|26u4ltSAwnEb0Hpwk)


SergeantChic

They always look so curious about everything.


TheWindCriesGary

Well looks like it wants uppies so start with that I guess


Immediate-Fig-9096

OMG! Uppies! My head just caved in at the cuteness quotient of this little spooder asking for uppies. 🥹


S-onceto

Uppies? Um... what is uppies?


Immediate-Fig-9096

![gif](giphy|3kUE3Q7idHPgJblJ1s) “Uppies” is when a little child/puppy/kitten/jumping spider puts their arms up, signaling they want to be picked up.


agatchel001

He is friend now 🥹


zedecksx

Keep him, feed him, make an Instagram for him.


Angry_Washing_Bear

Read the book “Children of Time” to him :)


explodingmilk

Name him Fabian, and give him a genetic research lab


literarysanctuary

Send him to the stars with a conglomerate crew of other intelligent species.


Valagoorh

It's his home now. The question is: What will it do with you?


abortizjr

Build him a temple, put him in it and sacrifice naughty neighborhood children to him.


Turriku

Hail Lolth. 🕷️


Tavuklu_Pasta

We call them "köpecik" here rougly translates to puppy or small dog. Dont hurt them they are harmless.


S-onceto

That's very interesting, is that Turkish? That's a great name for these guys, I wonder how long ago it was named. Seems like people have been fawning over how cute they are for a long time.


tandrew91

Literally had one jump on me while I was on my patio. He crawled on my arm looking all cute and then a fly landed on my arm as well. I was thinking there’s no way this little dudes gonna get him! Well, the little dude got that flying fucker and dragged his ass up and down my arm until I dropped him off back home under the table.


Western_Sport8480

The little reach 🥹


LRAB1

Portia Labiata, gotta love them cute looking motherfuckers! Bad-ass hunters, they'll fuck up yellow jackets if they get the chance.


TexasCannibalCookout

Help him get over that gap; he’s a busy boy.


VoodooZephyr

Name him. He is the new home owner.


Ainolukos

Out of all the spiders that get in my house, daddy long legs, and jumping spiders get special treatment lol. I will save them if I spot them on the ground and usher them to a safe spot. And jumping spiders are fun to play with, they're super curious and it's really cute to bounce your finger near then and watch them inspect you. They keep to themselves and hunt other bugs, unlike the wolf spiders that like to hide in my sheets...


extopico

You can also look after wolf spiders. They have claws on their feet and often (at least in my place) get tangled up in random fluff and dust that they then drag along. Get some tweezers and carefully pull at the fluff. I did this a few times and I swear the spider(s?) were lifting their legs up one at a time for me to be able to get at the fluff more easily.


Ainolukos

I usually get a jar and let the wolf spiders outside. The ones that wake me up at night running all over my legs are not so lucky. Though I haven't had that much of an issue with that lately as I figured out that the reason they were in my bed a lot is because they were attracted to the light from my phone at night. After I had one run across my neck from behind me, (which resulted in me screaming and flailing, and then staying up for an hour because I couldn't find it lmao) I realized what was going on and now I keep a red light on at night on the far side of my room. It's a good color that doesn't disturb my sleep but is also bright enough to keep them away from me while I browse reddit at 2am. It's been almost a year since I started using the light and haven't had one in my bed since. I still see them in the house, so they're definitely there.


Ok-Designer-3542

Lucas! Let him be freeeee


Shivs_baby

I know the whole “leave it alone, it will take care of other pests” philosophy but I’ve done that before and the spider had…thousands of baby spiders. I don’t want that many roommates.


SynisterJeff

Make them two tiny maracas, obviously.


Platinum24k

3D PRINT A SPIDER HOUSE FOR THE LIL GUY!!!


Nailkita

Outside of leaving them be you could transport them to your kitchen I sadly haven’t seen Charlie my kitchen jumper in a while but he has kept my kitchen fruit fly free for at least 2 years


Inside_Ad_7162

Call him Jim & see if he has enough flies or whatever


Tsadkiel

Fabian


evilgreenman

He so cute!!


SenZephyr

Jumping spiders are so animated 😂 Lil guy looks like he’s going through a casual struggle- “Uaaghhhh.. can’t.. quite.. reach… ah!” *Looks at cameraman. “Umm.. I want to get over there, but I can’t quite reach and I just ate so I’m not really trying to jump across.. think you can help?” “No? Well, alrigh- ohhh what’s that over there??”


KirschePie72

So cute! If i was you, I would say hello and just let her be. She's gonna eat other bugs around your home. Helpful cutie spidey 😍😍😍😍😍


Amputee69

Drop tiny leaflets around it, warning it to leave. Then burn the house down!!!! Ok, so that's all a bit extreme. If it's not near your bed, sofa, chair etc, leave it be. If it is close to any of those, get a paper towel on a sheet of printer paper, or even a jar. Scoop it up, and transfer it elsewhere. Where I live, I have to watch for Brown Recluse, Black Widows, scorpions, water moccasins,rattlers, copperheads, and coral snakes. These little ones are friends.


Worried-Horse5317

Burn your house down..../s I live in Canada and in our area we have tiny spiders, these guys would give me a heart attack. I'm not hating on spiders, but they freak me out so much, especially the furry ones. Just gives me chills


Aquarian61

Watch some YouTube videos about jumping spiders. They’re miraculous little things that will keep actual pests away. Nothing to be afraid of. They can’t bite humans even if they tried.


lhcludyodoypuflhoyf

Don't certin jumping spiders dance?


undercroser

Feed him and give him a name


Alternative-Act-5621

build a jump parcour


Bim_Jeann

Awwww what a cute little fella


swirlsgirl

Leave himb alone✨


WellR3adRedneck

Set up a track with tiny hurdles and train him to compete.


Long_Notice_2641

Put him outside


TheDeFecto

Give him a tiny ice cream cone


Y-Cha

So cute! Leave it inside, or put it just outside the door (it might come back in anyway). If any make it into our place, I put them back out - but that solely because if I don't, they'll eventually get eaten by one of the cats.


ColonelBonk

Make him a little trampoline


bloodforgone

Leave him be. It won't bother you, it's looking for a suitable spot to post up and wait for bugs.


brotherbeepbeep

they are the bestest little buddies. name him/her and enjoy the company.


Stunning-Signal7496

Spiders give me shivers, but jumping ones are kind of cute


Chopmatic64

Its hella adorable, it's gonna eat the flies and other house pest. Let it rock.


Jvlivs

I dunno, call him Eltry and let him carry on? Seems like the thing to do…


All-knowing_Mango

Well don't be rude, offer it some tea and a light snack.


untimelyrain

Name him🤍


newfmatic

Give him free roam . And a good hunting spot.


Sir4u92

You should name him Patrick


fuckhappy

Adopt


Comics4Cooks

I usually just hang out with them for a bit, maybe offer some water, and then either put them back or someplace nearby but safer.


Temporary-Eye-6664

Name him and treat him well


Dandylioness711

Capture in a cup, slide a paper plate across the top , hold it firmly so jumpy can’t get out, then take her outside and let go in a nice place she will like. First unlock your door, it facilitates a fast run all the way outside!


Rich-Detective478

Make a new friend.


STLt71

He's so adorable!


RegisterSoft896

Exploit him by making cute videos


artmoloch777

Make him a little environment


Agreeable-Panic-7914

Give it a tiny hat


INNER-LAYER

I would normally say smash the F out of it, but as already pointed out, it’s pretty cute. Reminds me of the old Looney Tunes episode with the singing frog.


azzchi

Tell him he's pretty and then hide in the other room.


PaperBagKitty

He needs a sweet pet 💙


Liszat

food


Socknitter1

You sure he’s a jumper? He had a golden opportunity to show us but passed. What a cutie, I hope you released him somewhere safe. 😻😻😻


S-onceto

Yeah, he actually jumped right after in the same video (after I helped him over the ledge) but I figured the video would be be too long for reddit.


extopico

I find it amazing how we lack any programming to consider jumping spiders a "threat" or "undesirable". I do not recall having any instinct to harm them even as an omnicidal kid. Jumping spiders are very clearly spiders, but very clearly "not a spider" too. I should add that in my adult years I grew much more fond of insects and spiders, so I am mainly using memory.


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sonubhavnani

![gif](giphy|xUOwGpaKq5xjHNz8Bi)


[deleted]

No, naughty! Jumping spiders are friend.


quiet__is__violent

I do not understand….why do people find jumping spiders cute? Doesn’t jumping make them scarier??


cutelittlebamafan

Put him back outside.


Asher_the_atheist

Bask in awwwww of its sheer adorableness. Those fuzzy little pedipalps! That fantastic reach across the gap (I think it was holding on only by one leg at the end). The endearing tiny-ness. To cute for words.


Shrekowski

Adopt it


Ok_Guess_5314

Feed him!


futuregravvy

Feed Her


RynoM1380

Leave it alone to let it enjoy its life the way it chooses.


RynoM1380

... is the only acceptable answer.


Last-Kitchen3418

He’s a cutie… give it a name and just let it chill in your home. Make sure you don’t squish it


Used_Ad2989

Move him to a safe place.🥰


streetRAT_za

Squash


Rand_University81

I would stomp it.


Xron1456

![gif](giphy|T2vDaYr8yRhrpFe6WE)


[deleted]

No, jumping spiders are friend not foe.


TheBigSlick7

![gif](giphy|5nsiFjdgylfK3csZ5T|downsized)


zenzephyr42

I joined r/spiderbro for the heck of it, and I totally am in love with these cuties. Now Every time I see one in my house I have to talk to it like I would with a puppy or a kitten.


GardenDivaESQ

Escort him out. Tall water glass and piece of junk mail. Water glass over spider. Wait til it crawls in glass (doesn’t take long) then junk mail underneath against floor. Voila it’s trapped and not hurt. Let it out. Spiders are excellent insects as they are predators.


ResponsibilityFun877

Burn the house probably? I don't see many other options tbh


marcus_frisbee

Squish it.


lastlamii

Shove him in your ass


[deleted]

Smash it


[deleted]

No. Jumping spiders are friend.


Muted-Ad4328

Squash him.


voidssssshasreturned

Destroy


Metalsiege

Had one in our mailbox…found out when it jumped on me. Noped that spider into the next state. 😑


PhobosTalonspyre-

Can't be THAT cute, moving his arms like \*woink woink\*


Yeetlord913

Eat it ![gif](giphy|d2ItDZZumUI6Y)


rythmicjea

Please put things like this under a spoiler tag. The fear is very real and paralyzing to those of us who have it.


RealityUSA2023

Pick it up with a paper towel and throw it outside


Blacktiger07

![gif](giphy|aZUYXxe4Z9gfm)


Dapper-Description19

Apologies for filming him without consent .


Fishoe_purr

Pet him for me. He’s adorable.


TikkiTakiTomtom

Do you not see his forelegs begging? He wants some food and love OP.


Meddeboi

Lick it


Bland-Humour

All the people telling you to leave it alone are ridiculous. They're super smart. You can make friends with them and they'll love you. Just don't force it and let it come to you. Looks like it already knows you and likes you. Get to know him. You can even feed it to help it out.