Meet Vincent....

I have a phobia of any creature that has more than 4 legs or no legs. I feel that there is just something "unnatural" about a creature that can move so fast with no appendages or with several appendages moving in sync. So for pretty much my entire life, I have disliked snakes, spiders, centipedes, etc. Heck, even worms give me a sense of unrest.

For one reason or another, I have become quite fond of a particular pint-size predator that has taken residence in my garage door controller...meet Vincent

One morning, as I entered my garage, the motion sensor activated the interior lights and I saw Vincent just hanging there. He was only half the size he is in this picture, but never the less, his presence gave me an initial shot of adrenaline. Over the past several weeks, I have developed quite the routine of checking on Vincent when I come home....he usually scurries behind the control as I walk up the steps. Each morning, I make sure to check on him before I leave. I even take a quick look at his edible choices that have been entangled in his web during the night.

I have made peace with this one, but I doubt I will be harboring a boa named Bob anytime soon.