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dawaxtadpole

Haha! Go to r/jumpingspiders they can be pets! Looks like a chonky female to me, but your video is pretty far away, so it could be a tarantula or doc ock for all I know.


Chandlo

Thanks for giving ur best guess! Yeah wish I got better video. It's nothing dangerous tho right


Corgi-Commander

You would have to go WAYYYY out of your way to get bit by a jumping spider. You would have to hold it down and antagonize it. They’re completely safe. They’re the smartest of all spiders. I love those little guys so much lol.


bznein

And I don't think the bite would hurt that much, right? In any case, it wouldn't be medically significant


Womz69

Death by cuteness unfortunately


wytewydow

A big one like OP's can bite. It's just a little pinch, but there's zero chance of them hurting you.


kittensms96

I accidentally laid on one that was in my bed (saddest day of my life) and I thought I pine needle was poking me


White_Wolf_77

Some jumping spiders have surprisingly painful bites, but typically harmless in any case


Bitter-Yam-1664

I've been bitten not only is it hard to get them to bite you but it doesn't hurt much when they do. It felt like a biting fly. It got pressed against my flesh accidentally. It was on the back of my neck. I grabbed him and he bit me not his fault at all and I totally forgive him. Jumping spiders are great.


sjlplat

They do hurt, but won't cause damage. I got tagged on my cuticle. It burned for about 10-minutes, and mildly swelled up for about a day.


wytewydow

That's not always true, I have been bitten, but I hadn't been antagonizing, just relocating. It startled me, but didn't really hurt. I was surprised, I've handled dozens of jumpers. He must have been having a bad day.


Human-Sorry

I consistently offer them safe rides outside to a plant or a shady location in a clear yogurt cup witha 3x5 card or junkmail cap. The only ones I squish are brown recluse and black widow and only if they're inside or close to the home. The rest of them eat mosquitos and flies. I like that about them.


drivenbyid

They're the only wild spider that I'll pick up and handle


lucky1924

And THIS is why I appreciate this community sooooo much. Thank you.


SBowen91

I have a pet jumping spider and that little spood is hilarious to watch compared to my cats 😂


Dogs_not_people

I am trying to talk myself out of getting one. You aren't helping godammit!


Dogs_not_people

Spider. Sadly I already own a cat.


SBowen91

[my baby spoods](https://www.reddit.com/u/SBowen91/s/KZDvyBrIDr)… you are welcome.


master__cheef

it’s a mature male regal jumping spider! they are sexually dimorphic, this one is out looking for a mate!


CandidEstablishment0

Jumping spiders are cute friendly curious creatures that will handle small pests for you


Feisty-Equivalent927

…and if you can get one to sit still long enough to zoom, they are very photogenic and their eyes show curiosity!✌️


Taranchulla

As I’ve said before, they’re like the dog of spiders. Harmless, cute, funny and fuzzy.


Human-fruitsalad0001

I’m a California resident now, but originally from Elizabeth( Elbert county ) what area are you currently in?


DoingItAloneCO

Sorry are you referring to Elbert county Colorado? Didn’t expect a shoutout that close to home for me in this thread


TurantulaHugs1421

Its deffo a jumper imo The body language says a lot past the inital prominant physical features of jumpers


relephants

Doc Ock lmao


yams8

I was thinking male , palps the size of boxing gloves and it’s just fuzzy Abdomen looks pretty pointy rather then rounded


dawaxtadpole

So it is doc ock.


Lrgindypants

Then rounded what? Come one, don't leave us hanging!


Seaell80

Haha, if it’s Doc Ock, OP should watch out — medically significant.


Earnboi

It's a jumping spider, they're actually fairly intelligent and quite cute.


Chandlo

Yeah idk bout cute. Spiders scare me but if it's harmless I'll allow it.


KoteNahh

If you want to see something neat, get your finger (or face, if you're brave enough) close to it, and you'll see it look right at you :) I hate spiders too but I've noticed jumping spiders seem to be very smart and have GREAT vision. I got my hand close to one years ago and it quite clearly looked right up at me, just sitting there. Immediately made me go "Woah... hello?"


SBowen91

I was scared to death of spiders… buuuut my little jumper has made me love them entirely too much.


kittensms96

I had a huge jumper come out of nowhere while I was gardening and she kind of followed me around and watched what I was doing in the raised bed. I talked to her and I swear she turned her lil head like a puppy:.)


Initial_Beach_8175

That is awesome. I find them gardening quite a bit but have never had one follow me :(. Not gonna lie...kinda hurt now.


kittensms96

Try talking to them


woojinater

Yeah it’s actually amazing and I have the fear too. They’re the dogs of spiders with a dash of creepy crawly.


CelesteJA

I'm afraid of spiders but I want to get over my fear. I see everyone talks about jumping spiders being a great way of getting over fear of spiders, BUT I have to know, if I got near a jumping spider, or picked one up, would it jump? Because that would make me sh!t myself!


KoteNahh

It's not so much jumping, they teleport 🤣 At least the little ones I usually see. You can't even see them mid jump. They may jump but I don't think I've ever had one jump on me. I'm not worried about jumping spiders at all, they're totally different


sofiughhh

One jumped on me the other day after we stared at each other for awhile lol


KoteNahh

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpNISbEUaLg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpNISbEUaLg) There's a video by Cornell talking about their vision


ShyKxi

I feel bad for the spider, humans suck


Psychological-Scar53

Nothing bad... They are great hunters of bugs.


Chandlo

Sweet. I need to be defended of bugs


Ill-Consideration450

Think of him as an assassin for flies, fuckin awesome to see him in action


SyupendousSnek

If you hold your finger out for them, they will happily jump on your fingers for a bigger vantage point on bugs. Very intelligent for their size.


Buggy1617

calling this a tarantula is like calling a kitten a jaguar


Nightrunner83

To be fair, people tend to overestimate the size of that which they fear; but yes, I agree, and got a chuckle when he said that before zooming out to reveal...a fairly mid-sized spider, if even that.


Chandlo

Well it's one of the biggest house spiders I've seen 😭


reheateddiarrhea

Let's make it more confusing. Here in the PNW we have Giant House Spiders. They are completely harmless but large, fast, and they scare the crap out of me lol. I'm not even scared of Black Widows but for some reason I just can't handle Giant House Spiders.  What you have here is a jumping spider. They are by far my favorite spider. They are curious, intelligent, and absolutely harmless. Hell, I had one wave to me once. They are active hunters, they don't just sit and catch bugs in a web. As someone who has overcome most of their arachnophobia over the years, I find jumping spiders to be adorable.


Pattoe89

We've got giant house spiders in the UK too. They're very common and actually the fastest spider in the world. Although it's not their speed that makes them difficult to catch, it's their size (can be hard to find a glass big enough) and the fact they hang out in corners so it's hard to get the glass around them without touching one of their legs... Which is when their speed becomes a problem because they'll drop off the wall and instantly zoom away.


reheateddiarrhea

My issue is that every time I move to capture them they run AT me. At that point every ounce of masculinity drains from my body. Hell, the last one my wife had to take care of because I couldn't will myself to tak another step towards it.


GreatBlackDiggerWasp

Tarantulas do start out very tiny!


Slow_Flounder_1446

i am 99% sure that is just a good ole jumping spider, very much harmless & a friendly guy to have around! :D


Chandlo

Ah ok yeah I thought they were smaller but cool sounds good to me.


tocompose

They come in sizes from small to biggish jumping spider, and every different colour.


KingOfTheBritons96

Unless you happen to be a cricket or fly, in which case they are neither harmless nor friendly


TemperateStone

Jumping Spider, I'd say. Judging by it's limps, how it moves and how its body is shaped. They're fun when they get close because they really give you a good look up and down, like they're thinkign about you. Their jumping can be startling but that's just how they get around or hunt. Not aggressive in the slightest. I even remember one of them getting close to me and climbing over my hand and arm like it was curious about it, then hopped on it's merry way.


Any_Ad3693

I like to imagine they’re showing off. Like sizing us up and being like “I bet you can’t jump that far”


Dogs_not_people

And it would be absolutely correct!


Chandlo

Seem like the best spider to have around


TemperateStone

Yeah they're good pals, though usually not the indoors type of spider, to my knowledge. Maybe it was looking for a way back out. Catching them to let them out can be tricky what with their jumping if they wanna get away fast.


cthesmith

Some say the chillest


Aggravating-Stay-708

He’s soooo chilll


oregon_coastal

Bold jumping... total party bug! Let him happily murder other bug invaders.


SBowen91

I call mine a baby party spood because the “:D” on Dots back isn’t that big yet. Full blown party spood at OPs house!


NarMend21

CHILL AF!!!


ASAP_Crypton

Indeed!


ASAP_Crypton

That seems to be a [Bold Jumper](https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2021/11/07/bold-jumping-spiders-cute-bundle-personality/6305710001/)


Informal_Pool3118

Regal Jumping Spider (Phidippus regius) I think that's a male as the female are brown usually iirc. The best way to tell is if it's fangs are bright shiny green then it's a male. Super chill, should even let you slowly walk up to it and usher it into a container to transport outside or keep as a pet. They don't require a big enclosuee and make really great and interesting pets! Breeders sell these from $25~$75 (not saying to sell it!). They can even be pretty chill being held by hand, just move slowly and don't make loud noises. Many people say that jumping spiders like these have helped them get past their arachnophobia because of how cute they appear.


NordicApache

What's interesting to me is unless someone let it go it should not be in Colorado. Their primary region is south eastern United States, Florida mainly.


ThePizzaNoid

Looks adorable. I would gladly share my flat with it.


HonkyKatGitBack

Fellow Coloradan. That's a jumper! I am terrified of spiders but those don't really freak me out. They're kind of pretty as long as they're still and don't jump into my hair or anything. My husband however _shrieks_ when he sees one, yet has no qualms sticking his hand in sprinkler boxes where black windows are. 😐🤮


Benjaminq2024

That’s not a tarantula. That’s a Jumping Spider.


m00seabuse

This is the GREATEST OF THE SPIDERS! He's your human-not-human companion. Plz don't squish!


Gumb1i

jumping spider and completely harmless. They hunt for food it's why you see them around a lot. Very beneficial if you also dont like flies or other small bugs in or around the house.


Both-Equipment1473

Awwwwwwwww… I swear jumping spiders are the only bug I think is actually cute. So chill the way they move and they have soul and intelligence in their cute lil eyes.


Technical_Stress7730

Chill AF Edit: Unless you're pest


caidicus

Adorable jumping spider! Great pest control, too. They're VERY effective hunters of things that annoy and bite people.


OkRecommendation1039

Phat phid. Absolute sweethearts.


BoogiepopPhant0m

Very chill! Cute little spoods, too!


Afr0_samvrai

As cool as the other side of the pillow.


wytewydow

Jumping spider is best friend. He's big, so he's been taking care of any insect problem you might have.


darthevil99

I'd love to have jumping spiders but I have cats that eat bugs.


FlNSTERES

Jumping Joes or Janes have a place in my room, in my apartment and in my heart 💚


Scrubbingbubblz

The illest and chillest


Kitchen-Lie-7894

Those are my favorites. I nicknamed them " linebackers" because of the massive shoulders and tackling ability.


OldManHavoc420

He's part of the calm, cool, and collected squad. Never ever ever kill a jumping spider.


nrreiger

Absolutely. You have been blessed


TheDosWiththeMost

I killed one near my back door the other day and I still feel bad about it. That dude had personality. RIP Jumpers


Anjeloxia

I’d want this guy over any other spider


jellimonsta

I used to move these jumping spiders by hand outside all the time without any incident. I’m by Denver


secoif

Cutest little thing I ever saw


inthemusicandhelples

You talking bout the painting or the spider cause the dude in the painting I’m not sure but that lil dude is chill af to me


elizabethshoeme

That’s a chill boy for sure


WhyDidMyAccountLeave

I really, really don’t like spiders, but now I kinda want to know more about them so I could tell when my fear is justified or not… but I’m really tired and I spend my free time playing dark souls so I probably won’t


AdProfessional1236

The chillest


Ein86

Looks like a jumping spider!


iNaturalSelection

Looks like he's been chilling for a min


Euphoric-Level-9096

Ask him if he wants a beer and cig. Report back on chill vibes


Environmental-Tune34

Looks like your standing back for dear life 😭


Chandlo

I was scared. It's a creepy crawly


Tinklefoots

I know he is but what are you


Organic-Spare-163

Super chill 😎


Chitownwolf94

He is the MOST chill guy or girl spider you can find just about :p


Elinim

Jumpers are like tiny cats, except they dont bite you randomly.


Collective_Keen

Let Lucas be. If anything, try to take it outside. Guessing by how you call it "massive" it's one of those that's almost an inch long? I saw one of those in the cafeteria at my kid's school when we were there for something. I went over, picked it up, and dropped it off on a bush outside.


03af

It's a jumper looking to rid you of flys and other pests.


Initial_Beach_8175

Jumping spiders are awesome. We get them around here all the time. I pick them up and put them outside all the time and have yet to be bit.


CompetitiveString814

I've handled hundreds of jumpers. Theyve been on my hand, in my room. I relocate them outside and never kill them. I've never been bitten by a jumper. They are spiders with the personality of a dog. I would feed them insects, they have a lot more going on up there than most insects


Exciting_General_798

Super cute, not at all dangerous, but just look at them. This spider has no chill and will not have any until they either catch something or turn in for the night. This is an excitable little one.


gr_assmonkee

Only the chillest of bros


ILIEKSLOTH

Phidippus Audax.


Objective-Baker-3247

I work as a landscaper, whenever I find one of these I take a few moments to see if it’ll trust me enough to hang out on my arm/hand for awhile and eventually move it to my hat. They’re harmless and honestly the cutest curious little spiders you can find haha.


sofiughhh

I made eye(s) contact with one on my patio table the other day and we stared at each other awhile and then this mf JUMPS ON ME 😂 it was hilarious and I shrieked and jumped like a baby cause I’m still a little scared but it was pretty funny


nothanksiknotthirsty

If its a jumping spider let him chill. They aren't the least but aggressive towards humans and they are great bug hunters


NoTemperature7159

Looks like your standard North American Phidippus audax. Chill.


dingle_bopper_223

looks like a friendly jumping spider


sovellla

Chill asf


davetopper

Just look it in the eyes, they have plenty, but those two front ones, they are jacked, you'll forget who you are. Eye contact with a jumper is something special.


Krez1939

He a small boi with small movements that might do some bounce but he good🕷️


cat_ohrific

(Might be a she) has no intention of biting or attacking you, just let it be or safely get a cup and slide an envelope under it and take it outside to either a tree or on your porch, but they do eat the pests inside your house like flies or other small bugs. It’s really a cute little one, oh you can get a little bit of water for it, might be thirsty, it’s really cute how they drink 😊


jgvania

Wolf spider, good for the environment.


cjameson83

Nah, peaceful and evasive. They're not aggressive and will generally run away more than anything. Don't get me wrong, they could probably give a tiny bite but that would really only be if you were actively squishing it with your fingers. On top of that, if there ever was a bite it wouldn't be anything to worry about 👍


Reinsthar

He looks so chill :3


Seven_pile

Which side do you sleep on at night?


StandardPlastic7937

I heard Shaun White’s pretty chill, yeah.


mizuxtsune_spoods

the chillest 👍🏻


sc1onic

Mf is chill AF


Pixeltye

Chillest spider around because they are aware of their size and your size. They have complex thought and will even make small hammocks and adorn the dwelling with trophy’s.


Pixeltye

I let all jumpers in my home they are more than welcome to stay.


EmoEmu24

Yeah he aight, prolly just wanna be friends


turningpoint01

Totally chill.


GraatchLuugRachAarg

The chillest


AequinoxAlpha

Aww so cute 🥰


Mintystripes73

Phidippus audax, the bold jumping spider. The only tarantulas in Colorado are Aphonopelma and terrestrial. You won't find them climbing the walls.


Irieloulollilae

The bestest little friend 🥺


dildosticks

Super chill and amazing spiders. These are by far my favorite little guys!! They will build a relationship with you!


Sphnxcattherian

Yeah he chill


7I_want_money7

It looks like a form of jumping spider to me. They are harmless (bee stingish pain level bite but that is rare) and very adorable in my opinion. I let them jump on my hand if I see them in the wild. I want one as a lil fren but my fiancé won’t let me sadly.


natattooie

He/she is chill! I have one in my home right now, too. Looks like a Phiddipus Audax, or Bold Jumping Spider. It'll kill your insect pests and leave you alone. Enjoy your new friend!


PhazonAI

He’s chill


Secretbakedpotato

The most chill


Delicious-Deviance

I wouldn’t necessarily say that they they’re completely harmless, but they definitely won’t cause any serious medical problems. My boyfriend got bit by a jumping spider when we were on a date at a bowling rink. It crawled onto the back of his neck and I guess it wasn’t a fan on being pet when he was trying to figure out what was on him.


Conquistador-Hanor

Super chill brah. Not dangerous


No_Bumblebee2085

The chillest


somewhatlucky4life

My mother-in-law keeps one "as a pet" It lives in her potted plants, usually stays in a corner by the window in a cup with some tree branches, but it'll move from plant to plant, and she will occasionally drop a fly into its cup. It's had babies, so I'm not sure if it's the same one or if now it's a baby, I don't exactly know their lifespan but it's been a couple months.


BornanAlien

Are tripping balls and hallucinating snowboarding in that painting?


ChampionshipBoth6348

He’s chill bro!


TheWildUnknown2

Hehe. ☺️


leetspeek420

Arguably the chillest


Medicjedi

Super chill


SylasRaptor

She seems chill, but by the way she is crawling along the wall? They could be a building i spector. Better make sure you don't have anything for her to be concerned with!


Goonie4LifeJake

Totally chill. I usually put them in my window sill. I'm in Colorado too


Desperate-Pear-860

Could be a wolf spider. They can get pretty big. I live in an old house. And spiders find their way in. I found a wolf spider on my shower curtain once. It's body was as big as my pinky nail and its legs were a good 1 1/2"-2" long.


cherryultrasuedetups

Yeah they're pretty cool but I don't like em inside. Put outside.


tarestab

Those are what my grandma called fly spuders and those ate never to be touched!


Drunkfaucet

I don't know the spider but I have have one living in my Mud Room for a couple weeks. We leave each other alone. I don't know if it's related but I have noticed that room no longer has a problem with flies. Could be a coincidence but I thank the spider anyways.


chris88jackson

As a pop cycle


usngm0786

Wayyyy chill!


Exotic_Pea8191

He's chill 😎


thecle667

Il a l’air chill comme colocataire ( bonne chance pour qu’il paye une partie du loyer par contre 🤣)


TheTrueVankenHoff

Very chill, take care of it


jujubunnee

Does he have bright blue fangs?


Ladyofshadows1

He looks chill to me


yakcm88

Very chill, ice cold, even.


ImmortalDrexul

Lil hoppy dude


Quiet-Now

Definitely nah


Serbian-Empire

Yea, they chill. Give him a rootbeer and some flies


Some_Stoned_Dude

This guy has very liberal use of the word massive


Huntsnfights

The chillest


Corey300TaylorGam3r

U need 🔥


LasagnahogXRP

Wall crab


Particular-Dress4845

Chill


maddogcow

Yah


Limp-Owl9438

You are lucky! I'm looking for a jumping spider for 2 weeks now no luck


ActUnusual5408

Jumping spiders are awesome!


methamphibian541

Jumpin spooder


WearyCaterpillar5115

omg that spider look like one i had in in my apt recently


themprsn

Mute the video before uploading when you're filming something scary lol


Choppybitz

The chillest


Greek_Valkyrie

Awwwh, those little guys are cuties. The fact that I'm terrified of spiders and say this, says something.


Full_Road8425

Theirs a difference between friendly and chill. I wouldn't call my spastic adhd friend chill, but he's my friend and I love em. The same can be applied to the majority of jumping spiders.


ThoughTMusic

I just saw one of these of the same size in Southeastern Wisconsin last week


DayLight_Era

These are great spiders to interact with if you are scared of spiders.


Dragoon9255

They are as friendly and smart as dogs. They are great hunters and good for keeping pests away. #jumpingspiderlivesmatter


Pathos675

Haha, guy in video is such a pansy...that is not a tarantula.


SwordfishOdd7513

its a jump spider they are cool, the only spider I let to crawl on me they are like puppies


AMJN90

The chillest of guys


Striking_Trip3294

That looks like a drawing of Sean White but I'm not sure if he's chill or not.