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Spider Ladder

Spiders won't get trapped in sink.
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Every few mornings I find a spider trapped in my kitchen sink. The spiders can't climb up the slick walls, maybe it's just this variety of spider that has this problem, I'm not sure. I usually help them out and they go about thier business. Today I blasted one with some water by accident and mangled him.

The spider ladder would be like a miniature version of a swimming pool ladder that would hang off the edge of the sink and extend all the way down to the bottom. The spiders could come and go as they please.

MrColcannon, Aug 07 2005

Alas! http://www.foundati...4/spiderladder.html
[ldischler, Aug 07 2005]

(?) delete this! http://www.cnn.com/...erica.ap/index.html
[MrColcannon, Aug 18 2005]

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       Another option is to leave a large heap of dirty dishes in your sink. They will serve as a ladder also. Or as a hiding place - yiii!
bungston, Aug 07 2005
  

       [MrColcannon], you are very nice to spiders.   

       And your idea is F'ing baked. You are, officially, not alone.
daseva, Aug 08 2005
  

       I put duct tape on the side of the tub n sink to rescue bugs fabric tape is a better way though.
beanangel, Aug 10 2005
  

       it's funny to see that this is baked. good idea with the duct/cloth tape. i also realized that rungs aren't necessary. recently i've just been leaning a potholder up against the side of the sink.   

       i think the spider ladder needs to be height-adjustable, removable, mold resistant, easy to clean, and aesthetically attractive. i'd also like it to be made out of sustainable materials. will give it some thought.   

       also, seems like some others like the idea of bringing megafauna to the U.S. [link] ala the american rhino.
MrColcannon, Aug 18 2005
  

       Is that Summer Sanders in [ldischler]'s link?
shapu, Aug 19 2005
  

       yay, lets save the innocent bugs of the world. MrCalcannon you have my vote
chocolateraindrops, Aug 19 2005
  

       Baked, if i must say. You can (and always have been able to) buy spider ladders for your bath.   

       Good idea though ...
Mrlemonjelly, Dec 02 2005
  
      
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