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The Scary Librarian New user Canada 32 Posts |
I just saw SOMETHING crawl out from the bathroom cupboard and make a mad dash for the bathroom heater. Multiple legs, thick, two inch long body. What do I do now???!!!
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Ray Tupper. Special user NG16. 749 Posts |
Turn the heater on full,grab a plate,and get ready for about fifty of the smallest drumsticks you've ever had.
Ray.
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
Buy a lizard.
John
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The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts |
Name it (leggy?) and consider it a new pet.
If you hate them enough you can always move from Ontario to a place with a drier climate like here in Alberta. I've only ever once seen one of those things out here, and I think that was one that hid in luggage I packed in Ontario.
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
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On 2009-05-03 10:45, The Scary Librarian wrote: I think you scared it, Scary! |
Dr. Delusion Special user Eugene, Oregon. 733 Posts |
I'd say get some bug spray, Raid or something. You could grab an insectacide that's earth friendly, but the ones I've tried don't seem to work very well. Also, Have something handy to smack the critter in case he makes another appearance while your spraying.
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Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
In all seriousness...
Look for more. One bug is not an infestation. Clean out everything near where you saw it. If there are more, you've got some work to do. If there aren't you have a cleaner and tidier cupboard. John
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
Justin Style Inner circle 2010 Posts |
We're all God's creatures. Some look prettier than others but we all have a purpose in life. Try to see the good and find its beauty but don't killl it, if you don't need a room mate then open the door and shoo it out.
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MAKMagic Special user I got banned for one of my 555 Posts |
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On 2009-05-04 05:35, Justin Style wrote: lol Justin? You in there bro?!
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The Scary Librarian New user Canada 32 Posts |
I'm not going to kill it, Justin. I can't even find it anymore! Have you ever tried to shoo one of those out the door?
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Matthew W Inner circle New York 2456 Posts |
I don't know about shooing one, but to shoe one would take about 100 pairs!
-Matt
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
Additional note: what you probably saw was a centipede, a common pest; nasty critters with a painful bite. The legs extend from the sides.
Millipedes, on the other hand, are harmless, generally larger, and have the legs located on their underside. Oh and if you want to see something particularly ugly, look up "Jeruselem Cricket" (aka 'Potato Bug').
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
Steve, you know more about bugs than a man ought rightly to know.
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
That's because I'm a little 'buggy.'
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The Scary Librarian New user Canada 32 Posts |
Thanks Steve, that clears it up. It was a centipede. I'm hoping it crawled up to my neighbour's apartment!
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EsnRedshirt Special user Newark, CA 895 Posts |
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On 2009-05-05 11:11, The Scary Librarian wrote: You say that now, but just wait until the corpse starts to stink...
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The Scary Librarian New user Canada 32 Posts |
Believe me, it will be worth it!!!!
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stanalger Special user St. Louis, MO 998 Posts |
http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-centipedes.htm
Centipedes rarely bite people. Google "house centipede" for more info...and cool pictures. |
Michael J. Douglas Inner circle WV, USA 1645 Posts |
I don't see them too often, but as long as they're outside, I like having centipedes around. I'll find them when I clean up the wood pile; they like the moisture and can feast on other insects and spiders. Their bites aren't that bad. Although, like a bee sting, you can have an allergic reaction. It's best to pick them up with something else (a stick, stiff paper, cardboard, etc.).
Since they like moisture, make sure you don't have any leaky pipes or fittings in your bathroom. Also, make sure you don't have any holes were your pipes come through your floor/wall, as many critters can come through there. I fill any holes with steel wool and duct tape.
Michael J.
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