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I’ve slightly alleviated my fear of yard snakes by talking to them like they’re old pals
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I think a lot of fear is learned (noticing kids are often pretty chill with potato bugs and ants and etc) and am finding that exposure therapy, knowledge on how to identify the few dangerous species in my region, and mentally reframing things can do a lot for helping to become brave in ways that are kind. I think that genre of bravery may just be the most useful and cool. I’m at a point where I’m fine with a spider living in my home.
Apr 18, 2024
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I have these spiders that live in my house called flatties and I love them. They are so silly and they are always running around. They don't make webs, they hunt their prey like some kind of crab. Did you know tarantulas live 20-25 years? That's incredible. I have many tarantulas that live in my yard and they love chilling outside their hole and night every summer. Before I moved into this house I was so scared of bugs. I had no choice but to face my fears and now I like spiders. Life will change you, won't it?
ps. I wanted to include a flattie picture but i decided not to out of consideration for others who are scared of bugs. so google them if you are curious!
May 13, 2024
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* the only recommendation I have that doesn’t involve killing them is trying to seal any areas that go outside because I assume they’re getting in from somewhere?
* swallowing the spiders, swallowing a bird to catch the spiders, swallowing a cat to catch the bird, swallowing a dog to catch the cat, et cetera. I don’t know why
* getting a cat actually if you don’t have one? Maybe they can help 🙏 (just kidding I just saw you said ‘without inviting a different animal in’)
* diatomaceous earth or borax sprinkled around the perimeters of the house
* I avoid going into my detached garage because it’s full of spiderwebs and it creeps me out but winter is coming so I think it has to be cleared out to like park in. my dad (nature hippie who ordinarily hates killing any creatures, insects and spiders included) told me to buy a shopvac and vacuum them all up. So like very meticulously vacuuming all nooks and crannies
Nov 1, 2024
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