I have a confession to make. There are two spiders living in my guest bathtub and they've been there for weeks. I've grown kind of fond of them and at this point, don't have any desire to flush them away. However, that doesn't mean that I have any desire to pick them up for relocation purposes, either, so... there they 
stay. In my guest bathtub (that no one uses, don't worry).
Not that I keep an 24/7 eye on them, but as far as I can tell, they never leave the confines of the tub. How on earth do they survive??
One of those eternal mysteries... or not? Anyone have an answer for me?
Keller Williams Real Estate - Langhorne, PA
Realtor, -www.swainsells.com- Bucks County, Pa
Personally, I don't kill spiders...I am scared to death of them. I thought they ate bugs, and I am sure you don't have a bunch of little bugs flying around in your guest bath.
Aug 13, 2008 12:58 AM
Sell with Soul - Pensacola Beach, FL
Author of Sell with Soul
Nope - no bugs in the bathroom... although maybe that's cause I have my pet spiders!
Terri - my pet spiders are little harmless-looking things - nothing like that monster! When I lived in the South, I saw those guys everywhere... yikes!
Bill - thanks for the tip! As soon as I find a new home for my friends, I shall do that.
Aug 13, 2008 01:09 AM
America's 1st Choice RH Realty Co., Inc. - Green, OH
Summit County Realtor
I'm not sure I would want to keep spiders as "house pets" lol I usually get rid of them right away.
Aug 13, 2008 01:11 AM
RE/MAX Results - Gettysburg, PA
REALTOR, Gettysburg Pennsylvania Real Estate
I think spiders eat other bugs. So, when the guest bugs go to take a bath in your guest tub, your spiders get them and have them for dinner.
Aug 13, 2008 01:43 AM
ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Woodland Park, CO
Woodland Park Colorado Mountain Homes and Land
Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO
Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004
Lone Tree, CO
Oh my, I guess there may occasionally be other guests for them to eat. I have a huge brown spider in my garage that I think has gotten fat off spilled dog food!
Aug 16, 2008 12:29 PM
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
Jennifer- Is this going to be the Title of Your next book LOL :) I found this adorable, and really don't care what they eat....but liked the way your mind worked :)
Aug 16, 2008 12:34 PM
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Hmmm. They wait ...and wait...until the inevitable happens. They relocate :)
Aug 16, 2008 12:41 PM
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
Sell with Soul - Pensacola Beach, FL
Author of Sell with Soul
Kathy - Great title! Now if we can just think of some relevant content, we'll be all set!
Celeste - They may be relocating today... I'm getting the house ready to go on the market, so it's probably time for them to move.
Aug 16, 2008 11:33 PM
Anonymous
Spiders come up the drain looking for water. Poor sanitation is one reason for spider. Flies, ants, and cockroaches also attract spiders. Dont stack wood around your house. Dust your house often, vacuum, and use recommended pesticides to prevent spiders.
Nov 22, 2008 12:54 AM
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Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor
I also have spiders living in my bathroom and a couple in and around the tub. Now I know what they eat!!! Thanks~! Amazing what we find in The Rain!
Dec 08, 2008 11:21 AM
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
Hi Jennifer, unless I invite them, all bugs and spiders are trespassing, and ususally "kilt" - it's the law of the west! Good luck in finding them a new home, and selling yours!
Dec 08, 2008 03:18 PM
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
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Jennifer, whatever your bathroom spiders are eating, you'll find their tiny carcasses beneath their webs. It could be something as simple as gnats (a nice snack for a spider), and their desicated carcasses are almost invisible to the naked eye.
Look beneath their webs... I think you'll find that "dust" is the remains of their lunch.
Dec 09, 2008 05:40 AM
Sell with Soul - Pensacola Beach, FL
Author of Sell with Soul
Alan - Hmmmmmm... sounds delightful... but I don't see any webs! However, if I ever do use this bathtub, I will certainly be sure to rinse it out first!
Dec 09, 2008 09:08 AM
Home Realty - Pella, IA
Jennifer, I think I would work on a relocation package for your spiders if I were you. I am sure you could find another home that would accommodate them comfortably.
Dec 09, 2008 09:47 AM
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • Green • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA
This is the topic I did not expect to see here.... But I like it, very original;)
I don't want spiders next to me, so I try to catch them in a jar and free outside.
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