We don’t have a great history, spiders and I.
I know all the things you’re supposed to know – like –
- It’s one of the most common phobias in the Western world. So I’m normal. Great.
- Only 2% of spiders are dangerous. So I’m relatively unlikely to meet one that wants to kill me. Great.
- The 2% tend not to live in East Cork. So I’m safe here. Great.
- They’re deadly cute when viewed under a macro lens. Great again. I love cute things.
But seriously. Spiders. All those legs and eyes…
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