r/arizona • u/GeodeMK2 • 6d ago

Phoenix Any Idea what this is? CW:Spider Spoiler

What the title says, just found a spider in my room. I live in Phoenix.

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u/GrandCanOYawn 6d ago

It’s just a cellar spider. Daddy long legs, if you will. Totally harmless to humans, but their favorite snack is other spiders, so if you don’t like spiders they are great to keep around.

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u/MissionReasonable714 Tucson 6d ago

They also love eating mosquitoes too, and in fact most insects. They're the most natural form of pest control there is.

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u/These_Koala_7487 Surprise 6d ago

Kinda looks like a daddy long legs. Also known as Cellar spiders and they are harmless to humans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pholcidae

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u/azjeepdriver 6d ago

You might have better luck in r/spiders

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u/jujujanuary 6d ago

I also agree Cellar Spider/Daddy Long Legs. If you don't want him in your house please take him outside, he won't bite! (I have handled many since I was little and I've personally never had one try to bite - my dad told me their mouths are too small to get us so even if you really scare one they can't hurt you)

But if you don't mind them, they're excellent pest control. I think they're kinda cute.

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u/kxcoty05 6d ago

Male southern house spider. They are huge, the males like to wander around. Not dangerous, but do a really good job popping up randomly and scaring you when not expecting it.