I got bit by a spider a couple of weeks ago in my bedroom, I didn't do a damn thing to it. Gave me a big welt on my shoulder.
Damn thing still itches.
I also been stung by bees for no reason and I'm allergic. I can be killed by one of these little winged devils if things don't go right.
I don't like bugs or insects or spiders or any other litter critter that comes in arm's reach of me and if it does, it's lights out for it. I'm not taking any chances. These creatures are not here to make our life any better IMO. But the do serve a purpose I suppose, but make no mistake, they can and will make your life miserable for no reason at all other than you exist in their world.
I'm not one of these people who believe's " Nature's our friend". Far from it actually. Nature is always on the attack against man, just think how long you would last living out there in the "open doors" with lovely nature with no shelter or protection. Just think of how many people die each year from bug bites, insect bites, snake bites and animal attacks. Nature is out there to eliminate you, not live in peace. Including spiders.
No, spiders are far from harmless and nature is not your friend, my friend.
Sorry to hear of your suffering, Alaric.
However I DO love nature and we have a very pleasant relationship. You have very good reason to fear a bee though.
Do you know what spider it was that bit you? I have been known to kill a spider or two depending on what sort it is.
I do have some favourite spiders. One is the St Andrew's Cross Spider, because they are beautiful, and another the Huntsman, because they eat cockroaches.
Spiders are not nearly so scary as people imagine. There has be no spider related death in Australia since 1980 when the antivenom for the the Sydney funnel web came into use.
Here's some interesting reading on the subject:
Common spiders you'll find in Australia: deadly, dangerous and harmless
https://www.austates.com.au/common-spiders-youll-find-in-australia/Forget spiders and snakes, horses are more likely to kill you, study of Australian coronial data shows - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-17/horse-more-likely-to-kill-you-than-bees-wasps-snakes-spiders/8188842
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