She and I have come to an understanding...

[ctark]

Those are both males. Females are actually much bigger than those two.

 

[Iron Woode]

Those are both males. Females are actually much bigger than those two.

you know nothing about these spiders.

that is the female in the center of the web.

the dried remains below-left is her old skin from molting.

 

[angminas]

No totally correct. Just wait until they have babies and you have thousands of them. Flying through the air trying to catch the wind. Blowing all over you. Climbing on everything. Leaving webs in every nook and corner of your house when they finally find their way in, which they will. Not to mention their are other spiders that can be more vicious or dangerous that will eat these spiders. So you will be drawing those really bad ones in too.

The answer is to kill every single bug and spider in the vicinity

Okay, this is the first time I've heard the "orb weavers are a gateway spider" argument.

 

[TXHokie]

Spiders and I have a mutual understanding: Out of sight out of mind. If I see one, it's Highlander time - there can be only one. Say hello to the business end of my shoe.