Author Topic: Is it bad that there's a banana spider right by my outside porch? (Read 9435 times)

Decepticon · August 10, 2013, 04:05:31 PM

Hey guys, for the last 3-4 weeks we had this banana spider with a web by our porch, and it's even near a window that's open, but it's done nothing and just sit there on it's web and do nothing.

Should I be worried that one of the world's most lethal spider next to the Black Widow is right outside my house? Or is it fine as long as we don't start throwing sticks and poking it? (or in other words angering it)

It looks like this;

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xSetrox · August 10, 2013, 04:08:17 PM

Here:
This is only part of the article. Full article here, also credit to: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070724061318AA1O0ZF

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Ring worm cause gets spread through numerous forms of contact:

1. Person to Person - Common ringworm cause is direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. It can also be passed from an infection on the feet to other parts of the body, such as the hands or groin of the same individual. Causes of ring worm also include prolonged indirect contact with infected flakes of shed skin.

2. Animal to Human - Another ring worm cause is contact with animals - whether it is by touching, petting or grooming them. These infections appears as if it is a patch of skin where there is fur missing in all types of animals. The ringworm infection can come from dogs, cats, cows, goats, pigs, horses, and even hamsters. People at the greatest risk of ringwrom include children, farmers, and people who work with animals.

3. Object to Human - Another indirect ringworm cause comes from making contact with objects or surfaces that have been touched by a person or animal that already has ringworm. These objects could include but are not limited to: clothing and hats, combs and brushes, bed sheets and towels, stuffed animals and toys, telephones, door knobs, keyboards, gym mats and weight equipment, and locker rooms and public shower stalls.

4. Soil to Human - In rare cases, the causes of ringworms infection can be attributed to contact with infected soil. There is the possibility that if soil does have sufficient nutrients, the fungus that causes ringworm in humans can survive for an extended period of time. However, in order for a human to contract ringworm in this manner, the person would have to have prolonged direct contact with severely infected soil. Otherwise the chances are slim that soil would be the cause for your ring worm.

Some kinds of ring wrom causing fungi live on damp surfaces, like the floors in locker rooms or public showers. You can easily pick up a fungus from such places.

Who contracts Ring worm Infection Easily?

Some people are more susceptible than others to the causes of ringworm. Those who find it is to contract this infection include:

· People with eczema or other skin problems because their skin’s outer layer tends to be open, inviting the fungus into the body.

· Children before puberty are more likely to get ringworm.

· Boys tend to contract ringworm more than girls.

· Certain people may have a genetic predisposition for ring worms.
Stopping Ringworms Infection

The causes of ringworms infection can be stopped rapidly by treating the condition with FUNGRX, a naturally based solution that works within 48-72 hours to effectively eliminate the fungus. Reported to be the most popular and widely used treatment for ringworm, the ingredients used in FUNGRX have been given “GRASE” (Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective) status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This gives you the peace of mind that you can trust it as a product that will treat ringworm without any harmful side effects for you, your children. It’s safe even if you are pregnant.

The medicine works within two days.

Muslim · August 10, 2013, 04:08:22 PM

Uh

My cat had tapeworms and I could still touch him. Just couldn't, ya know, be up in his grille.

Zeblote · August 10, 2013, 04:09:00 PM

.......you don't get ringworms from picking up a kitten

xSetrox · August 10, 2013, 04:11:27 PM

Quote from: Zeblote on August 10, 2013, 04:09:00 PM

.......you don't get ringworms from picking up a kitten

Did you read the whole article I just posted?
It says that you can.

Decepticon · August 10, 2013, 04:11:56 PM

Quote from: Zeblote on August 10, 2013, 04:09:00 PM

.......you don't get ringworms from picking up a kitten

do you even know about ringworms? did you even read OP? The kitten HAD RINGWORMS and I forgot, and apparently hundreds of vets/whatever are saying you get it mostly from touching the animal that had ringworms, i'm just asking if I still have it even though i washed my hands before going back home

also i'm not seeing any spots on my skin