Spider on front porch not itsy or bitsy: Resident of Tallmadge finds huge arachnid native to southern U.S.

From: Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH) | Date: September 13, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Bob Downing

Sep. 13--TALLMADGE -- Think arachnid on steroids. A spider that would measure 5 to 6 inches if you could stretch out and straighten its long, hairy legs has taken up residence on Kim Smith's front porch.

And Smith is deathly afraid of spiders. The 55-year-old Tallmadge man couldn't watch the movie Arachnophobia because spiders give him the "heebie-jeebies." Then, about 10 days ago in the morning darkness, Smith brushed up agai...

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