As I was coming into the house this morning I spotted a 'dead' Weta on the back step, as I had my hands full I went inside and returned a few minutes later... It was gone though I am not scared of these creatures I didn't like the idea of him creeping around the house.. I looked in a few places but no sign.. then when I was doing the vacuuming there he was ready to sneak under the fridge... I caught him and dispatched him to a bush outside where he would be very happy..
I’m pleased you found him! My little great niece woke her parents in the night and said something was scratching in her hair - a wet a was tangled in her long hair!!
@onewing not really.. they would give you a nip if you bother them.. but their best defence is their menacing look.. They are quite common.. but there is another cave weta ahd giant Weta that would be a bit scary to come across..
Brought back memories of my son telling me about them trying repeatedly to steal his food when he was camping in the south island. He said they are very persistent!
