If this thread wasn't enough to freak you out, here is information and photos of the Wolf and Dock Spiders.
[URL=http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/housingandclothing/DK1033.html]Wolf and Fishing/Dock Spiders
Dock spiders usually scram when you get near them. I use a stick or something in advance of putting my hands where I cannot see.
Spiders taste through their legs, so the use of certain bad tasting sprays may be useful in keeping them out of your home, something like lemon or pepper.
I haven't yet used this method, we just squish them. Yuck!!!
