bagnshoofetish said:No no no! Don't kill these guys! I know they look scary but they are really quite striking up close. And they are not interested in harming you. The are "orb weavers" and are soooooo good for your garden. When I find them in mine, I mist their webs a little and they drink the droplets of water. I employ as many as I can! Better than insecticide! Now black widows are another story......
Sorry for the fright Irishgal, the feeling of a web and spider on your face is not the most pleasant thing in the world! I run into them alot at work and you really never get used to it!
very interesting!