were highly venomous, also, but it appears to be an urban legend
(thankfully, as our house and porch seem to be DLL Central at times).
Check out the following on the Snopes Urban Legends webpage:
http://www.snopes.com/critters/wild/longlegs.htm
K&K
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wrote:
Ewwww! and I was so happy in my ignorance.
MsDragonfli