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I can't stand spiders. Thank god they don't go under houses where I spend a good bit of time.

I went the other day to a single story building that was about 30 feet tall. They had 4 gas package units on the roof.

I was there to do a PM on the HVAC systems. 3 out of the 4 units had a black widow living in the electrical panel. 2 I squished and then proceeded to do the hebe-jebe dance.

On the last unit I opened the door slowly and saw the stupid excuse they call a web, but no spider. I leaned the panel against the unit and knelt down.

A few mins later right beside my knee is the spider on its back with its legs up. I took my adjustable wrench and knocked it a few feet away and watched it. No movement. So I continue working, but I keep peeking at it just laying there dead. I decided a squished dead spider would buy me enough good karma to offset my daily road rage.

I used my wrench to push it and it popped with fresh guts!! and its legs started moving....(I just got chills typing that).

Can spiders play dead like that?!?!

All I could do was squish it a second time while screaming "Rasczak's roughnecks!"

Did I mention I hate spiders?