That might be a black widow. If the spot it shaped like an hour glass it probably is a black widow. I hate Spiders, but we get those kinds a lot. The most important thing to do, is get it away from you. Either release it or kill it. Whatever you gotta do. I personally hate killing spiders so I recommend letting it free.
i think it is the wolf spider but possibly something else.
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Yes, and the fur changes to a gray brown in summer, then sheds back to white as winter approaches.
I don't know what kind of spider, but it had red legs, gray body and very aggressive. I trapped it and noticed its huge fangs. I live in Freehold, NJ. Found it on the floor of my bathroom after I had replaced the tile a week earlier. There was no molding yet, so I think that's where he crawled in. This happened 9/25/2009. Nasty little sucker...1/4 inch in length.
in the basement of the pet shop
The spider you are describing sounds like a grass spider (Agelenopsis), which is typically gray with two distinct black stripes running along its back. These spiders are commonly found in grassy and wooded areas and are known for building funnel-shaped webs to catch their prey.
The spider you are describing could possibly be the gray cross spider (Larinioides sclopetarius). This spider is commonly found in wooded areas in Michigan and has a white spot on its back. It is known for its hairy body and is relatively harmless to humans.
The distinctive feature of a gray spider with black stripes is its unique color pattern, which sets it apart from other spiders.
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It might be the spider I saw May 11,2010. It may be a wolf,widow,or tunnel web.
The typical size and appearance of a gray spider with a big round body can vary, but they are usually around 1-2 centimeters in size and have a round, bulky body with gray coloring.
The spider you are describing sounds like a spiny-backed orb-weaver spider (Gasteracantha cancriformis). This spider is known for its distinct coloration, with a black head and legs and a gray body with spikes or spines. It is relatively small in size and can be found in shrubs and trees, where it builds its orb-shaped webs.