A few years back I stopped killing the creepy wolf spiders I would find in my basement - and I convinced my wife and kids to leave them be as well. They are totally harmless but they hunt and keep the basement clear of other bugs, from centipedes to other unsavory guests, while mostly keeping out of site and to themselves.
A couple of weeks back, I woke up and went to use the bathroom when I saw a big wolf spider curled up and floating in the toilet. I felt bad and was about to flush it when I thought I'd check and see if it was dead - so I took a square of TP and touched the corner to it, and it reacted. So I put the TP under it and it immediately climbed out and up over my arm and onto my deck, where it rested for a bit and I tried not to panic. It was a VERY large spider. But it eventually climbed up to the top of my head (I keep my hair cut short, thankfully), onto the other side of my neck, and then I scooped it up safely (I was trying hard not to squish it after just saving it) and put it back on the bathroom floor, where I haven't seen it since.
I'm growing fond of these little guys.
