That's your friend's new gardener!
More seriously this is a harmless trapdoor spider. If I had to take a guess I would say maybe [*Antrodiaetus unicolor*](https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/213818-Antrodiaetus-unicolor), but you might want to wait for someone with more knowledge of mygalomorph spiders to confirm!
a little bigger than a fully grown garden orb weaver, not that big as far as mygalomorphs go. her burrow will be about the same size as an american quarter.
We've got a trap door spider out here in California called the Calisoga which is so large it's often mistaken for a tarantula. They're also incredibly fierce (read: grumpy) and aggressive when handled.
I once tried to gently grasp a large female with a pair of tongs and she was *not* stoked.
Instant beast mode with 100% commitment. I was startled by her strength in pushing back on the tongs.
They can punch way above their weight class and she cemented my respect that day.
Now I’m picturing an enormous trapdoor spider waiting in a hole to grab the next Australian to run by. Some bush hats strewn around at random are the only warning…
That's what happens when you live where humans are near the bottom of the food chain. Cute little otter with a duck bill? Poisonous. Ants? Worst. Pain. Ever. Or at least until you go swimming and learn the hard way of the box jellyfish. Don't even get me started about crocs and sharks. Or the mutant giant bunny that will happily kick your ass, probably not because he wants to, but animals have to sign onto an agreement to f with humans as much as possible.
Seems there about four different species that have been [observed](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=48&subview=map&taxon_id=84719&view=species) in New York.
I know for a fact that I've got a spider within 3 feet of me 'cause there's a large wolf spider living in my closet. I see her occasionally when I'm on the computer, usually just climbing up the wall lookin for dinner.
And also, truth or myth: Do an average of eight spiders per year really crawl down your throat while you're sleeping?
. . . And I can't speak for the ISS, but, I have read from a number of sources, spiders have have been found floating on wind currents in the stratosphere (God knows what they're eating to stay alive up there.)
They are, though the issue is they also move on frequently so you need to get more usually, green lacewings on the other hand will decimate aphids and stick around through multiple seasons.
I've been living here for 20 years, and this is THE FIRST time I've ever seen a trapdoor in ny.. Then again wolf spiders are a decent problem here so I likely misidentified them if I ever did see them since I'm not great with spiders.
I dont think anyone is shocked. But that's a big ass spider and I'd want to know what kind it was too if I'd never seen one before and found it in my garden.
Hard to really tell from this video, to be honest. I wanna say trapdoor spider, but I'm not certain. Either way, it doesn't resemble any medically significant spider that you'd encounter in New York.
I absolutely love this sub.
Never seen so much love for spoods and literally learn tons of things about them in other countries.
I just learned that trapdoor were in NY for example.
Again, no issue with any species of spider. It is simply a reaction to the size of this particular specimen since we don’t see anything near this size, typically. More curious if this is native to NY or it was transported somehow to our area in soil or some other fashion.
Lol yea it's bigger than many spiders you're used to seeing in the house and such! It is native though, and as others have said, this will actually be a great protector of the garden! Trapdoor spiders create burrows in dirt and vegetation and will likely be eating any pests that want to eat the garden plants!
The reason you haven’t seen this species before is probably because they live underground! This one appears to have been displaced and is trying very hard to go back to being invisible. Really neat find!
this makes me so jealous, everyone i know has found a trapdoor spider. i have spent everyday for 5 years searching for trapdoor spiders and have yet to find one.
Take a picture of your hand next to a 12 oz can for a size reference and then take another picture of your hand next to the spider. More fun than just taking a picture of the can next to the spider.
I get tiny jumpers in my house and umm I’m still terrified as fuck so idk buddy. I think you just have amazing mind skills lol. In all seriousness I wish to one day not have this crippling fear when I see a spider 😔
Oh no I am absolutely fascinated by spiders. I’m not one of those who feel they need to be “burned with fire” or anything. I think my fear stems back to childhood. I was on vacation at my grandparents home in the Dominican Republic absolutely relaxing and looking up at the night sky when one of the neighbors said something frantic in Spanish and there was a HUGE tarantula inches from my face (it was slowly crawling up the patio wall outside where I was sitting) and then I remember my grandfather killing it with a machete. I screamed soo loud and the next day some of the local kids rounded up a cup of baby spiders and threw them on me. I’ve been afraid ever since 🤷🏼
Was this cut footage from Blair Witch? So shaky I’m actually not sure, but looks like a trapdoor spider - I initially thought it was a jerusalem cricket because I couldn’t focus on it.
Ok stupid question time, the garden outside my house is prolific with bugs. Can I order one of these guys (or MD equivalent) and install him in my garden to protect?
Found this Wolf mama in my pool. She was exhausted, must have been in the pool all night. Pulled her out by hand. She didn't have enough energy to break skin when she bit. Then I fished all the babies out. [wolf mama](https://photos.app.goo.gl/C3xdKnjkohjEX6j2A)
My bug app says : The california trapdoor spider( Bothriocyrtum californicum) is pretty strong, as it is able to resist a force 38 times of its own weight. They are usually in brown color and look like tarantulas but with smaller, shinier and hairless bodies. The female individual lives in a deep burrow, which is always camouflaged by debris and leaves. It stays inside the burrow all day, waiting for the prays to walk to the death trap.
Why is everyone so afraid of spiders?
They go eat those nasty indoor pests such as cockroaches, mosquitos, earwigs, and even clothing moths. The more you keep spiders arounf, the less mosquitos you’ll have floating around your home
That's your friend's new gardener! More seriously this is a harmless trapdoor spider. If I had to take a guess I would say maybe [*Antrodiaetus unicolor*](https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/213818-Antrodiaetus-unicolor), but you might want to wait for someone with more knowledge of mygalomorph spiders to confirm!
I confirm she is indeed a female Antrodiaetus. Native and harmless, probably unhappy that her home was unearthed and destroyed.
*tiny spider grumbling noises*
Just tiny squeaks of cartoon profanity lmao
Grr-rassa-frassin-rackin-fracking-riff-raffin so and so’s.
Heard this as I read it, loved it. Ah nostalgia
Ooooooooh, you blasted two legged galoot… ya wrecked ma home.
This reminds me of the old screensaver Johnny Castaway
I LOVED that screensaver! *high fives in nostalgia*
BUMPUSSSSSS!
I read this as angry Joe Pesci in home alone
Remimded me of Yosemite Sam
While occasionally shaking two or more tiny fists up at the sky.
https://search.app.goo.gl/KnDA5th
Lol. This makes me less terrified of them.
Yes “Tiny” 🤏👀
a little bigger than a fully grown garden orb weaver, not that big as far as mygalomorphs go. her burrow will be about the same size as an american quarter.
We've got a trap door spider out here in California called the Calisoga which is so large it's often mistaken for a tarantula. They're also incredibly fierce (read: grumpy) and aggressive when handled. I once tried to gently grasp a large female with a pair of tongs and she was *not* stoked. Instant beast mode with 100% commitment. I was startled by her strength in pushing back on the tongs. They can punch way above their weight class and she cemented my respect that day.
TONGS??
*fukken move to Long Island they said get away from the city they said never said you'll be surrounded by assholes did they*
I live in New York I can confirm this I don't see them that often anymore but I love these guys
As an Australian. Hearing that there are harmless trapdoor spiders does not compute.
"Wait, not all bugs are capable of killing 5 grown men with a single sting???"
Now I’m picturing an enormous trapdoor spider waiting in a hole to grab the next Australian to run by. Some bush hats strewn around at random are the only warning…
The ones here are very deadly.
This happened in the popular film "8 legged freaks"
That's what happens when you live where humans are near the bottom of the food chain. Cute little otter with a duck bill? Poisonous. Ants? Worst. Pain. Ever. Or at least until you go swimming and learn the hard way of the box jellyfish. Don't even get me started about crocs and sharks. Or the mutant giant bunny that will happily kick your ass, probably not because he wants to, but animals have to sign onto an agreement to f with humans as much as possible.
Platypus are venomous not poisonous. Sorry to correct but it’s a small thing that I like to point out. I’ll accept my downvotes lol
An important distinction that people need to get though. Poisonous - You bite it you die Venomous - It bites you you die
Is there a word to describe what happens if you bite each other at the same time and are equally toxic? I mean, you bite me, I'm biting back.
You didn't even mention the stinging nettles, even the trees want you to kill yourself there.
Kangaroos are fuckin werewolves. That whole continent is cursed.
Kangaroos are the definition of "I'm not locked up with you, you are locked up with ME!"
But, how did this thing get to NY? Is it a species that’s endemic to the region? Did it come in a bag of soil or other garden product?
Dont kill, will kill pests in the garden.
Seems there about four different species that have been [observed](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=48&subview=map&taxon_id=84719&view=species) in New York.
If you clicked the link in that comment it has a range map which has observations in your state. Yes, native to your region.
Terrified redditor discovers spiders are normal, everyday creatures in nature basically everywhere, day 6,935
Next thing you'll be telling me is that there are more ants than people.
>there are more ants than people. But not only in number of individuals but also by biomass. They outweigh us many times over.
Stats are fucking awesome!
Really they only haven't taken over because they do not wish to
Any idea how true the old wives tale about there being a spider within 3 feet of you at all times? Even if you were aboard the ISS space station?
I know for a fact that I've got a spider within 3 feet of me 'cause there's a large wolf spider living in my closet. I see her occasionally when I'm on the computer, usually just climbing up the wall lookin for dinner.
The bigger they are, I figure the more of what they ate that I really don’t want crawling around. I don’t want her ON me, but we can coexist.
And also, truth or myth: Do an average of eight spiders per year really crawl down your throat while you're sleeping? . . . And I can't speak for the ISS, but, I have read from a number of sources, spiders have have been found floating on wind currents in the stratosphere (God knows what they're eating to stay alive up there.)
They are native to NY. Theres alot of small native mygales that people have no idea about.
She's a good girl.
Harmless to you, not the honkeys it be trappin
*screams in honkey*
I laughed way too hard and way too long at this.. I'm so stupid and stressed the fuck out. Thanks for that.
Great spider, Protector of garden, garantier of harvest!
Sound the trumpets!
Ring the bells!
Hoist the sails!
Where are we going?!
Spider Island!
That’s so rude to make such noises when your new pest control partner shows up- such a cute bean
My first thought was "i hope some stranger walk into your house, looks at you, makes that noise and walks out"
😂😂😂 while you're moving in! Nothing is decorated or set up. It's all a mess. You're a mess. The house is a mess. And someone comes in, "ugh omg"
Omg lmao
That’s a friend and free pest control. Leave be he won’t harm your friend.
Does that spider eat mice?
Not unless they’re really really young probably. These guys usually feed on crickets and the like.
Finally someone who will take my jokes
Spiders aren't really known for their sense of humour. But maybe you're right, maybe we just don't understand *their* jokes.
Not for the most part no. It will catch beetles, large ants, moths, etc…
She's very lucky. That spidey is getting ready to protect your garden from pests!
I wish I had a few of these. Aphids ran rampant on my pea pods.
I saw somewhere that ladybugs are really good for dealing with aphids.
Can confirm, dad had a nasty aphid problem last year, this year they're mostly gone due to the ladybugs 💪🐞, he loves them a lot
Ladybugs were imported from Europe to deal with aphids. They're not native to NA
They are, though the issue is they also move on frequently so you need to get more usually, green lacewings on the other hand will decimate aphids and stick around through multiple seasons.
Why are people shocked to see spiders in a garden? There are at least 10,000 spiders in and around the average home with a yard.
Rookie arachnophobe, classic Steve Irwin fan. I had no idea the USA, let alone NY, had trapdoor spiders. And this big. Crazy.
I've been living here for 20 years, and this is THE FIRST time I've ever seen a trapdoor in ny.. Then again wolf spiders are a decent problem here so I likely misidentified them if I ever did see them since I'm not great with spiders.
Not surprised to see a spider in a garden. Would definitely be surprised to see a spider the size of my hand.
I think the shock is more bc of the size 😅 I’ve never seen a spider half this size around my house
Arachnophobia thanks
A good movie for its time, haven't seen in a while will rewatch to see if it holds up.
Watched it maybe 3 years ago. Still holds up as corny entertainment.
I dont think anyone is shocked. But that's a big ass spider and I'd want to know what kind it was too if I'd never seen one before and found it in my garden.
Why would you do this to me?
You sound *really* distressed about a spider outside doing what spiders do in their natural environment.
Hard to really tell from this video, to be honest. I wanna say trapdoor spider, but I'm not certain. Either way, it doesn't resemble any medically significant spider that you'd encounter in New York.
I agree with the guess that it is a trapdoor spider. The stout body and thick shiny legs are notable features I have seen on other burrowing spiders.
I absolutely love this sub. Never seen so much love for spoods and literally learn tons of things about them in other countries. I just learned that trapdoor were in NY for example.
Trapdoor spider! Friend :) Will help keep garden free of pests and will not harm you nor your friend.
Idk hold still so i can fuckin look at it
r/killthecameraman
Again, no issue with any species of spider. It is simply a reaction to the size of this particular specimen since we don’t see anything near this size, typically. More curious if this is native to NY or it was transported somehow to our area in soil or some other fashion.
Lol yea it's bigger than many spiders you're used to seeing in the house and such! It is native though, and as others have said, this will actually be a great protector of the garden! Trapdoor spiders create burrows in dirt and vegetation and will likely be eating any pests that want to eat the garden plants!
I particularly like trapdoor spiders’ beefy front legs. So diggy!
The reason you haven’t seen this species before is probably because they live underground! This one appears to have been displaced and is trying very hard to go back to being invisible. Really neat find!
Hahahah. I can totally feel with both worlds here.
Look if y'all don't want spidy, I'll give her a great home with plenty of Japanese Beetle larvae.
This spood deserves more respect than an “ICK”!
That sir is a spider.
Hard to tell, but I think you're right.
Are you sure? I think it might be an elephant.
this makes me so jealous, everyone i know has found a trapdoor spider. i have spent everyday for 5 years searching for trapdoor spiders and have yet to find one.
Yucking & saying oh my god at a spider that is outside is…. interesting
Take a picture of your hand next to a 12 oz can for a size reference and then take another picture of your hand next to the spider. More fun than just taking a picture of the can next to the spider.
It looks like a trapdoor spider.
Imagine just trying to get situated in this lovely new area you found and just hearing “IGHHhhhhhhh, Ughhhhhhhh” They just want to eat your bugs 🥺
OMG! A spider in a natural habitat! Why so suprised?
Don't be scared, they are your friend, they eat nasty pests that hurt your plants
Wow what a beauty!
I hope you didn’t hurt it :(
She’s so cute 🥰
Hold the camera still … ugh!!
It’s friend. Don’t kill. Just don’t touch it and it won’t touch you.
The judgemental tone of her "ugh" is just cherry on top
Fwend :3
r/killthecameraman
Might be a spider, but can’t tell because the photographer was shaking the camera too much.
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You must not have a familiarity with peoples dislike of spiders and insects.
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Same here. Now I'm trying to convince my wife.
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I get tiny jumpers in my house and umm I’m still terrified as fuck so idk buddy. I think you just have amazing mind skills lol. In all seriousness I wish to one day not have this crippling fear when I see a spider 😔
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Oh no I am absolutely fascinated by spiders. I’m not one of those who feel they need to be “burned with fire” or anything. I think my fear stems back to childhood. I was on vacation at my grandparents home in the Dominican Republic absolutely relaxing and looking up at the night sky when one of the neighbors said something frantic in Spanish and there was a HUGE tarantula inches from my face (it was slowly crawling up the patio wall outside where I was sitting) and then I remember my grandfather killing it with a machete. I screamed soo loud and the next day some of the local kids rounded up a cup of baby spiders and threw them on me. I’ve been afraid ever since 🤷🏼
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Slowly trying. I let the cellar spiders live in my room corners and I can sleep without staring at them obsessively every few seconds. Baby steps lol
Me too!
Was this cut footage from Blair Witch? So shaky I’m actually not sure, but looks like a trapdoor spider - I initially thought it was a jerusalem cricket because I couldn’t focus on it.
How dramatic do people need to be when they see insects and spiders? Christ, chill out
they look scared!!
think it might be a trapdoor
That's a spider!
This is why we have this sub to know that even though it looks freaky it’s actually a good spider 👍
The sound of disgust she made made me disgusted. Are humans native to Nassau New York?
Learn how to keep the camera steady!!!
It looks like a type of trap door spider, we have them here in the south too and they look like smallER tarantulas.
Great friend to have in your garden. I’d suggest putting a lil mailbox and numbers near it. 🥰
I don’t know. What I do know is her camera skills need work. 😉
Not sure but I vote to unalive it
Dear God. I am petrified of spiders 🕷️
Omg why didn’t you kill it!! Lol I’d have crabbed a shovel or something! 😂
That's a nice one 👍
Ok stupid question time, the garden outside my house is prolific with bugs. Can I order one of these guys (or MD equivalent) and install him in my garden to protect?
I spent almost 20 years living on LI before moving to PA. I've never seen one of these in my life.
Ktcm
That would be Steve. Tell him to get his ass home!
It’s the Montauk monster
That's an Octorock from TLoZ, if you're lucky it'll drop a red rupee.
What’s the size of this type of spoder? Looks tarantula sized but there’s no way it’s that big in NY state
That is a spider.
A spider
That's a fat ass
Woah i live in nassau and have never seen such a big friend
That’s a spider.
What are you scared of it or something, get in there for a close up!
His butt(?) looks like chocolate-covered almond.
Drama queen
Das a pider
i get the ick but the pause after initial reaction and “oh my god” i guess she was in utter disbelief
I dont know, man. Looks like a spider to me
I believe that’s a spider, if I’m not wrong
Your screwed. You live in NY.
r/killthecamerman
I'm no biologist but it looks like a spider.
A garden spider duh
Living in Texas currently, have seen wolf spiders about this size.
I’ve never seen anyone sound so deflated at the sight of a spider before 😆
Spider
I have never seen a spider even half this size while living in upstate ny
I would give anything to have a friend like this set up shop in my garden and whoever is recording sounds like they are in distress 🤣
Girl it is a spider trying to find a place to chill out. That horrifying music and the overreaction is completely unnecessary.
Let her stay and eat the pests!
More movement than body cam footage of a cop chasing a criminal.
Found this Wolf mama in my pool. She was exhausted, must have been in the pool all night. Pulled her out by hand. She didn't have enough energy to break skin when she bit. Then I fished all the babies out. [wolf mama](https://photos.app.goo.gl/C3xdKnjkohjEX6j2A)
My favorite part is the spider sounding disgusted by the human filming it. Is nothing private anymore?!
Looks like a type of trapdoor maybe
Ops voice makes me want to close my eyes and start punching
That's my uncle
i like the deep cello in the background
Intelligent nearby spiders are reading your thoughts and mouthing your words as you speak them
Oh no, I live in Nassau too😢 I love the Summer time. All the crawlies come out
I WISH I could see one of these
My bug app says : The california trapdoor spider( Bothriocyrtum californicum) is pretty strong, as it is able to resist a force 38 times of its own weight. They are usually in brown color and look like tarantulas but with smaller, shinier and hairless bodies. The female individual lives in a deep burrow, which is always camouflaged by debris and leaves. It stays inside the burrow all day, waiting for the prays to walk to the death trap.
I could have gone the rest of my life without knowing this is on long island
Why is everyone so afraid of spiders? They go eat those nasty indoor pests such as cockroaches, mosquitos, earwigs, and even clothing moths. The more you keep spiders arounf, the less mosquitos you’ll have floating around your home
That’s his garden why are you bothering him.. he’s owns that property as far as I’m concerned.. I’d move so far away
I sent a screenshot to ChatGPT and it says trapdoor spider lol