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I think they're cute, and I've heard even some people scared of spiders like them.

Jumping spider picture

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[–] Robert_Kennedy_Jr@hexbear.net 16 points 6 days ago

I love them, they have genuine curiosity and will hang out and watch you. Caught a fairly large one last week that must have been on the door when I opened it.

[–] Euergetes@hexbear.net 10 points 6 days ago (1 children)

the two big eyes and compact form defrays a lot of the ick, i still wouldnt let on crawl on me but i don't get the viseral lizard brain freak-out from them.

[–] Robert_Kennedy_Jr@hexbear.net 3 points 6 days ago

Had one sit on the tip of my finger for several minutes once while it was spooling out a web line that made it look like it was practicing karate.

[–] AntifaSuperWombat@hexbear.net 7 points 6 days ago

They're really cute, until they jump towards you... scared

[–] Babs@hexbear.net 7 points 6 days ago

I think they are cute little fellas and can appreciate them as long as they aren't touching me.

[–] CupcakeOfSpice@hexbear.net 7 points 6 days ago

Not sure that I have full-blown arachnophobia, but he looks kinda cute. If he kept his distance I could probably tolerate being near 'em.

[–] Lyudmila@hexbear.net 6 points 6 days ago

My wife has pretty severe arachnophobia. This picture would absolutely ruin her day. :(

[–] propter_hog@hexbear.net 4 points 6 days ago

I love jumping spiders and wolf spiders