CB1981 wrote: But I have to say, having the nerve not to freak out when the spider bit you is quite something. It can happen so easily to get a frightful reaction and send the spider flying, only ending up injuring or even killing the spider.

Well I always wondered what I would do If I ever did get tagged.

But it was in slow motion, I saw her open her fangs and I thought this is going to be a threat pose, and then it is like she looked straight at me, and just said screw you and here is something for you.

But I was surprised how I just looked at her biting me, and I tried to take her off nicely, I did say to her "NOO don't Bite me dammit!! while she was busy sinking her fangs into me!

Thanks for sharing this Cascade...

And the part I was not looking forward to, involuntary spasm!
It has been 7 hours and 33 mins after the bite.

Got a bit of pain in my shoulders, thought nothing of it!
But then! my calf muscle spammed, gave one hell of a spasm!

Now I got a bit of pain in my lower back, will see if it related to the bite!

Lots of fun.

Ouch that's a bad one mate, sorry to hear. But look on the bright side no you can enter the spider handling competition Angel is having. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

snakekid wrote: Ouch that's a bad one mate, sorry to hear. But look on the bright side no you can enter the spider handling competition Angel is having. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

HAHAHA, you are right there.
Can you call it handling after you get tagged? :lol:

It is an experiences, just a bit of pricey experience at that.

The hot water is amazing, but it is the cramps and the spasm that are now a problem.
I have to watch how I sit and when I stand up and bend over.

Here is a good read for you, hopefully yours won't be like this. www.bighairyspiders.com/poec.html