That appears to be a Woodlouse Hunter. (The legs are at a bit of an awkward angle, but I'm pretty sure I see the distinctively large chelicerae of a woodlouse hunter peeking out from behind them.)
You can tell your daughter that a woodlouse hunter is not dangerous to her. It has those big chelicerae for puncturing the tough shells of its preferred prey - woodlice.
(On the other hand - maybe you shouldn't tell her that, if she is as fond of "roly-polies" as a lot of other kids seem to be!) :-)
They really aren't aggressive. They would much rather run away - particularly from a huge potential predator like a human - than stand and fight. They will, however, bite in self-defense if they are trapped or if you mess with them - like if you were to try grabbing one in your bare hands. Even then, their bite is not medically significant to people.
Many house spiders can be relocated by hand without spooking too easily, and even when spooked will raise their forelegs as a warning. Woodlouse Spiders typically forego the warning and will bite when startled.
That appears to be a Woodlouse Hunter. (The legs are at a bit of an awkward angle, but I'm pretty sure I see the distinctively large chelicerae of a woodlouse hunter peeking out from behind them.)
You can tell your daughter that a woodlouse hunter is not dangerous to her. It has those big chelicerae for puncturing the tough shells of its preferred prey - woodlice.
(On the other hand - maybe you shouldn't tell her that, if she is as fond of "roly-polies" as a lot of other kids seem to be!) :-)
They are fairly aggressive and can deliver a painful bite, so best leave them be.
They really aren't aggressive. They would much rather run away - particularly from a huge potential predator like a human - than stand and fight. They will, however, bite in self-defense if they are trapped or if you mess with them - like if you were to try grabbing one in your bare hands. Even then, their bite is not medically significant to people.
Many house spiders can be relocated by hand without spooking too easily, and even when spooked will raise their forelegs as a warning. Woodlouse Spiders typically forego the warning and will bite when startled.
It looks just like it, thank you!
This is the daughter that is afraid of things that aren’t furry, and have more than four legs. The one who loves bugs didn’t get to see it. 😊