The Ragtag Daily Prompt Wednesday: Lethal
Of course you know me, I am going to post something lethal.
There is a story to the photos.
I was doing a bit of gardening, weeding here and there, planning on expanding the size of the garden and moving the rock border.
Well, I worked out what I am going to do and started shifting the garden border rocks.
Much to my surprise there it was, all ready to have a go.
I hoped it would stay as I replaced the rock and went inside for my camera as I don’t carry my camera when I garden. For those who need to stop, here is a pretty picture of my garden

As you can see I am stretching out the post so those who are afraid of lethal insects can stop now, close the post and sigh a big relief that they weren’t scared out of their wits.
Those brave souls who have decided to continue on, let’s get to the photos of a Mouse Spider, a common spider but seldom seen around my garden.
Oh yeah, one gardening tip is to always wear gloves as you never know what you may encounter.
Are you ready?
Here is the Mouse Spider all fanged up and ready to strike


Some mouse spiders have a very toxic venom which is potentially as dangerous as that of the Sydney Funnel-web Spider. However, few cases of serious envenomation have been reported. Unlike funnel-web spiders, the mouse spider is believed to use less venom and possibly even “dry bite”. https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/mouse-spiders/
Thank you for giving that warning…that whole dragging out the post thing! I am so terrified of spiders and I appreciated the chance to scroll right past while enjoying your garden!
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Glad it worked for you Christine ๐ ๐
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๐ perfectly!
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No thanks. Glad we donโt have that here.
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I am glad I hardly ever see them ๐
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2 words; NOPE & RUN ๐คฃ
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or on ya bike ๐
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How large was the spider? Glad it didn’t scurry away while you went for your camera. It looks like you got very close for the front view. Brave. I happen to like spiders and snakes and all insects except earthworms. Caterpillars, no problem. This spider looks a bit like a scorpion in front. Thanks for sharing.
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Mouse Spiders are around 30mm in body length. I did get close that’s why it lifted at the front and exposed its fangs ready to strike. Glad you liked my photos Judy ๐ ๐
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Can it spit out its venom or does it have to make contact? How close were you?
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It has to actually bite. I was far enough away to feel safe
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I moved slowly through, thinking it was going to be a snake! I don’t mind spiders, but I have to say, I wouldn’t want to meet that spider in my yard. I’m glad I don’t have to worry about what I will encounter while gardening!
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I don’t think I have any photos of dangerous snakes lucky for you. I didn’t want to meet it either ๐
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Never knew this spider.
Danger lurks behind beauty!๐๐
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It does indeed Philo ๐ ๐
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I love that bottom photo. It looks like it’s glowing orange inside – perfect for Halloween!. I was hoping that their name meant that they number mice amongst their prey, but I see it’s based on mistaken belief that they dig burrows like mice, which is a much less colorful image.
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That burrow was under the rock in the garden. That inner colour is your last warning not to come any closer
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Oh my goodness! It’s huge!
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I guess so. I didn’t think of it as huge. Probably no bigger than the top half of my thumb
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To me that’s big!
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Well, Iโm glad we donโt have such things around here
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But you have hedgehogs……I would so love them in my garden
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Not that common now, they are in serious decline, sadly
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Time to reverse the trend. Put back the hedgerows I say
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And reduce the numbers of cars!
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Yes that too
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Not going to happen
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Ok- thanks for the heads up, I quickly scrolled, catching just a glimpse- which was more than enough for me!!!! RUN!!!!!!! ๐
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Did you really have a peek my brave Lisa. Thank you for being brave โค
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I really did.. it is like being drawn to a car wreck, you don’t want to look, but then again you do….but I needed to quickly get the image out of my mind ๐
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What do you expect? Reading that title I had to click on your post immediately. It’s a given ๐
I’ve also showed to my son who wanted to excuse himself from weeding in our garden this afternoon. All I had to say was: “Count your blessings!” How big is that spider, btw? Next time when you run for your camera, bring something that can be used as a scale as well (alternatively, use your finger ๐).
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A good click bait title wins again. Mouse Spiders are about 30mm in body length. I was thinking of making some sort of scale ruler for the flowers and insects I photo. For some of the things around here there is no way a finger will be used ๐๐
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Very cool spider! Glad he didn’t jump on you! I guess you left him to his business and didn’t squish him? ๐
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Of course I just redesigned the rock border and left the burrow and spider to live where it chose. Yes a jump would have been a bit much even for me ๐
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Looks cute but I will heed your advice and stay clear ๐ธ๏ธ
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I love their stumpy bodies. The Red-headed variety looks even scarier ๐๐ฒ๐
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OMG! Even though I knew something ugly was coming, I continued scrolling. I do hope he stays at YOUR house! Spiders and snakes give me chills. Nice photos, tho!
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I will ensure that he does indeed Danny ๐
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Sorry I wrote Danny instead of Denny my apologise
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Ha, I’ve been called worse!
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Wow! Incan see a face in the last photo. As if the spider does have one. You were not too close, were you?
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I was close enough to get the photo and see its face and fangs but not in any danger ๐
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