What spider is this?

[HapticSimian]

Yes, another one. But this isn't just an obvious black/brown widow encounter...

I was reaching into a bag we had just brought back from the Natal south coast yesterday, not looking what I was doing. It scuttled out at a moerse speed either from the bag or from underneath it. Looks like it could inflict a nasty bite regardless its relatively small size.

Hopefully it'll find the rockery in the garden a bit more appealing than our flat...

 

[copacetic]

I made a thread about this same spider a while back, let me find it...

*edit*

If I recall correctly, I was called a pansy for being wary of it.

 

[copacetic]

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/308697-Another-arbitrary-arachnid-assessment-asseblief?highlight=

What a daft title.

It's a Scorpion Spider.

 

[HapticSimian]

Thanks for that prompt response, copa. Funny thing - my exact words to the wife were: "Come look. Some weird spider-scorpion-thingy!"

Funky lil' fellow.

 

[copacetic]

Thanks for that prompt response, copa. Funny thing - my exact words to the wife were: "Come look. Some weird spider-scorpion-thingy!"

Funky lil' fellow.

I think when I met mine, my words went something like '****!'.

*edit*

Followed by 'aaaaaah'.

*edit edit*

The spider, not my wife, as I don't have one. I'd hope to be somewhat more eloquent when that day comes.

 

[koeksGHT]

Looks scary :O

 

[mercurial]

Q: What type of spider is it?
A: A scary one

Looks like a scorpion indeed